November came in with a cut and a slash as the cooler winds sliced through clothing almost unexpectedly after a very balmy October. The cats habits changed overnight and for the last few days she has snuggled deep in her little bed sleeping for a...

Today is All Souls Day. The nights creep in and on overcast days it can sometimes appear surprisingly bleak. Although this afternoon became dull and slightly blustery I managed to capture a Yew tree so full of berries that it was weighing down some...

Today is All Saints Day, the first day of the old Celtic New Year, a day of peace and the perfect day to purchase a Peace lily. The Peace lily is the ultimate house plant. It only requires a very small amount of natural light and helps to keep...

This year has presented a most unusual flowering pattern for the fuchsias in the garden. I try to add a few annual varieties to my little hardy collection most years. The established ones that are scattered in the borders and one or two tubs were...

Halloween still remains in the cycle of the year despite its very pagan origins. Celebrated over 2000 years ago by the Celts, more in anguish than in full cheerful abandonment. There are many beliefs entwined around the 31st October, all are to do...