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08 Jan Sounds like January

Posted at 10:43h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

I took advantage of a still frosty day to walk up to the wood. I have been thinking about sound and our experience of it.

06 Jan Gardening for the Soul

Posted at 08:04h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

I have been researching the importance of gardens to our well-being and, in 2017, I plan to revise and develop this area of work.

31 Dec 2016 – Wildlife Highs and Lows

Posted at 19:11h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

We stand poised at the start of 2017 as the old year dies and I am taking stock of how wildlife has fared here in my local patch.

28 Dec Thoughts from the Frost

Posted at 21:09h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

This morning the fields were gripped by a hard frost as we walked out at 7.30 hoping for a sunrise.

22 Dec After the Solstice, the Sundog

Posted at 16:53h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

The first day of the solar year has brought a chance to see the phenomenon known as a sundog.

21 Dec Solstice Greetings

Posted at 19:48h in Journal by Melinda Appleby

The sun has set on the last day of the sun’s annual cycle - the solstice. We went for a walk in the dimming afternoon light as rooks made their way back to the roost.