Sometimes a Wild God & Dreams of Winter
Bbc radio 4 Poetry please with Michael Sheen reading Dylan Thomas A dream of winter https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025vhs?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Category: Wildlife
Late September
Sitings of the crescent moon glowing in the embers of the setting sun reach us on Sundaybut we only catch sight of it on moon day and are awed. with the risingthe little egret orchid blooms, takes flight and fades almost within a day we could so easily have missed it. And it’s presence Leads Read more about Late September[…]
Early Autumn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000m11v A birdsong garden Autumn Passage – Geoff Sample From The essay – BBC R3https://youtu.be/wdLSbMMnAys
August in the garden
https://www.sarahraven.com/articles/august-in-the-garden.htm There’s lots of pruning, deadheading and harvesting to be done in August, so if you’re off on your holidays make sure you get some help for your garden or plan ahead. You can also start preparing for the autumn veg patch and start to sow flowers for next spring. Bulbs and Tubers Harvesting Lovely Read more about August in the garden[…]
June in the garden
https://www.sarahraven.com/articles/june-in-the-garden.htm june in the gardenJune is a wonderful time in the garden, flowers are starting to appear in abundance and there’s plenty to harvest in the veg patch. Keep on top of supporting your plants and keep an eye out for cold nights at this time of year as some plants will still need plenty Read more about June in the garden[…]
jīngzhé – hibernating insects awaken
Earth aerated Jīngzhé, 惊蛰, is the 3rd of the 24 solar terms (節氣) in the traditional Chinese calendars. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 345° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 360°. More often, it refers to the day when the Sun is exactly at a celestial longitude of 345°. In the Gregorian calendar, it usually Read more about jīngzhé – hibernating insects awaken[…]
Dawn chorus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/55JbpC7gKzMR623TF1bkj2j/brett-westwoods-guide-to-international-dawn-chorus-day Get into the Rhythm of International Dawn Chorus Day 2020 International Dawn Chorus Day is held on the first Sunday in May each year. The event is promoted by the Wildlife Trust and this is the perfect opportunity for nature lovers to gather at dawn in one of the scenic spots in the United Read more about Dawn chorus[…]
April In the garden
New moon – sew crops that develops below ground. First qtr moon – sew crops that develop above ground. Full moon – Harvest. Last qtr – prune, fertilise mulch. April is the busiest time in the garden, but don’t panic, take things one step at a time and you’ll get it all done. It’s important Read more about April In the garden[…]
Chill air and hibiscus flowers
It’s early morning. The full moon beginning to wane. Peak summer energy dropping away. I love this garden, this little patch of paradise, with splashes of leftover flowers, pink, yellow, orange and white dapple the green foliage.I hear the wind and see it pushing through the high treesbut here on this sheltered terrace it barely Read more about Chill air and hibiscus flowers[…]