Category Archives: Signs of Spring

In the Garden: A bees eye view

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

Easter’s been and gone; the seasonal reminder of new life and new beginnings whichever faith you practise. Spring seems to be racing ahead – catching me unaware as the early blossom of the cherry plums in the hedgerows fade, and … Continue reading →

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In the Garden: Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythronium dens-canis ‘Pagoda’)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

I wasn’t sure whether to bother with any words today, should I just let the images speak for themselves? Also the footfall on the blog has been piteous in recent months and it is not read by many people either, … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Life, My Garden, Photography, Signs of Spring | 20 Comments

More Bees …..

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

I went  to visit my bees today – the weather was perfect, still, warm, and sunny.  This colony was a nucleus colony I had acquired late  in August last year.  It was a bit of a risk taking on a colony so … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee-keeping, Just Life, Signs of Spring, Uncategorised | 5 Comments

In the Garden: The Birds and the Bees

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

A Buff Tail Bumble Bee Bombus terrestris (probably a Queen) in my  flowering Cherry Like most of you probably, I have spent a huge amount of time outside this weekend. Our garden is currently a work in progress and under going … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee-keeping, Just Life, My Garden, Signs of Spring | 11 Comments

Friday Photo: In the pink

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

Thought I would share a few images with you of things that are looking good in my garden at the moment.  The Daphne smells amazing. The Cherry is my wishing tree, and the Hellebore one of the few that survived … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Camellias in the Rain

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Zoe Lynch
Posted in My Garden, Photography, Signs of Spring, Wordless Wednesday | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Violets

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Zoe Lynch
Posted in My Garden, Photography, Signs of Spring, Wildflower Wednesday | 9 Comments

Here come the Girls!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Me and my new friends, the ex battery hens Well, so far so good. We installed them in their coop, and left the pop hole open this afternoon. It didn’t take long for one of the girls to pop her … Continue reading →

Posted in Hens, Keeping Chickens, My Garden, Signs of Spring | 22 Comments

Friday Photo: Hellebores

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Helleborus x hybridus syn. Helleborus orientalis Sorry for the silence, I have  had a difficult few days. The iGit’s Mum fell and broke her hip last Friday whilst out in Swanage getting fish and chips.  She had surgery on Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hens, My Garden, Photography, Signs of Spring | 6 Comments

Friday Photo: It’s raining

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Cyclamen coum

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