by jenny.monds | Jul 2, 2021 | BLOGS
The honeysuckle on the back of the house is now in full bloom, and is a delight. There are clearly lots of varieties, as this one is quite different from the one in bloom last month. The scent is wonderful in the evening and drifts into the house through the open...
by jenny.monds | Jun 24, 2021 | BLOGS
Apologies for this one. I’m not used to drawing faces, but couldn’t resist having a go at beautiful Aila (pronounced Isla) from a photo sent by a friend of her new granddaughter fast asleep. It doesn’t do her justice, but it’s perhaps good to be reminded that the...
by jenny.monds | Jun 15, 2021 | BLOGS
A return to the chives today, now they are in full flower. A mass of fluffy heads and leaves. Too pretty to eat!
by jenny.monds | Jun 14, 2021 | BLOGS
The bird bath is great for the birds in this heat, providing water for them to drink, and to wash off the dust. And it’s a source of joy for us – they are such fun to watch
by jenny.monds | Jun 7, 2021 | BLOGS
On the windowsill this morning, indoors, was a beautiful damselfly. I’ve never been as close to one before, or seen one as still. She posed beautifully for me without moving at all. The body was a gorgeous turquoise, and the wings as delicate as if made from the...
