Month: April 2020

Rhubarb, rhubarb…

Jenny writes: April sunshine is warming the soil and rhubarb is emerging from its winter slumber. I’d removed the black plant pot that covers the top of the plant during February and March, a couple of weeks ago, and these glorious ruby coloured sprouts have appeared....

The camera never lies

Joan writes: You will have to take my word on this as my I-phone is not up to the standard of acclaimed wildlife photography. I have to share this image of a swallow on my telegraph wire last night. I understand that due to climate change,...

Dynamic daffodils!

The wee neglected corner in my shed showed me its true colours this morning. Resilience at its best. Which reminded me of the daffodil bulbs that I planted very late in the season and how well they too have done. And there is further neglect I...

Let there be more

Joan writes: First new neighbours, and then new life in my ‘growing hut’ today. The sweet peas that I sowed over a week ago, have germinated. Just. Decent eyesight, or spectacles will pick out the little green shoots in the up-cycled juice bottle. Buoyed by this...

Happy Easter from the Team at Trellis

Joan writes: Wishing everyone a pleasant and safe Easter Day. I have just had new ‘neighbours’ flit in – most timely! Have a great day ! Joan