I’ve lost my Galanthus – 2021/48
on 4th December 2021
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Most of our deciduous trees are now leafless. Their dark skeletal branches are outlined against clear winter skies.
Its been raining old women this week – 2021/47
on 27th November 2021
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This week I delve into the Thanksgiving holiday, past and present and even here on Hvar
It just seems to be so sad – 2021/46
on 20th November 2021
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Winter is upon us. Some trees are now completely bare, whilst others have just a few which are still clinging on.
Electrics and water DO mix – 2021/45
on 13th November 2021
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The autumn is moving very quickly towards winter. Those leaves which are still left are changing to their brilliant autumn hues but many have already been shed, leaving just bare branches.
A hole has appeared – 2021/44
on 6th November 2021
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Our winter wet season has started, it has rained every day this week, which is good because we need it.
Hurricane Apollo – 2021/43
on 30th October 2021
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Hurricane Apollo This week: Catch-up week; Shore leave; Up on the roof; Decayed fibreglass; Stop Press!; Looking back; Almost on cue for the COP26 conference in Glasgow starting tomorrow, Europe is going to see some severe weather. Mediterranean Hurricane Apollo … Read More
A very old box – 2021/42
on 23rd October 2021
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Those leaves which do change colour are starting to take on their autumnal hues. The light has changed as well as the sun is lower in the sky.
Heath and Robinson – 2021/41
on 16th October 2021
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The Red Admiral butterfly is one of our endemic species, but here it flies all year round. On sunny days in January they can be found flying and feeding on Ivy, just as they are at the moment.
Less then 100 metres from my gate – 2021/40
on 9th October 2021
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This week I have been trying to identify an unknown shrubby tree and came across these beautiful Sternbergia.
A bit of a spurge – 2021/39
on 2nd October 2021
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Everywhere you look now, the colours of autumn are beginning to appear