Archive for the 'Gardens' Category
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Science & Nature
Garden Resident Basking in the Sun
4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 19th 2018
And so, while others miserably pledge themselves to the pursuit of ambition and brief power, I will be stretched out in the shade, singing.
Fray Luis de Leon
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 16th 2018
Filed under Gardens, Out & About
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
True Joy is serene.
Seneca
10 Comments CherryPie on Jun 24th 2018
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A Walk or Two
I met with a friend for lunch in Attingham Park. Lunch was followed by a leisurely stroll around the walled garden, woodland and deer park. By the time we left Attingham I had reached my target of 10000 steps for the walking challenge that I am taking part in.
Following my planned walk in Attingham Park [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Jun 19th 2018
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
Euripides
14 Comments CherryPie on Jun 17th 2018
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Mock Orange
The Mock Orange in our garden is looking spectacular this year despite the wind trying to do its worst with the blooms.
I am sorry for the low quality of the image, I had to take it through my upstairs window so as not to disturb the baby Pied Wagtail that had taken up residence on [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 16th 2018
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Here will we sit, and let the sounds of music
Creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night
Become the touches of sweet harmony.
William Shakespeare
10 Comments CherryPie on May 27th 2018
