28th February 2026 - And February is done

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Gargoyle (n): olive flavoured mouthwash."

Wet

Day started wet and turned dry, indeed in the afternoon we had sunshine and Susie managed to get out to prune my dog rose at the Pontoon and start on the Willow Patch.

My day started early with a trip down to Bridgend for the Red Cross of Constantine  Divisional meeting 

Back in time to assist with reducing the existing pile of wood into kindling and logs, and help Susie with her pruning.

No TillyVision today  but a few photos..

Yesterday

Today

Dog Roses

Susie polling the Willow Patch 

Meanwhile elsewhere in the Gardens  - some things are flowering already 

And others are budding

And Susie's Camelia has flowered 

 Cheers 

27th February 2026 - More Garden Clearance

Thought for the day :"Definitions: 7. Lymph (v): to walk with a lisp."

Wet

A dry spell and fairly warm today, so first project was to reduce all the willow branches from yesterday's cull.

Went on to remove the brambles from the dog rose. May Have cut the arms up a bit.

And Tasha has the first draft of the new A Frame Sign 

Cheers

26th February 2026 - Working with Chris

Thought for the day :"Definitions: 6. Negligent (adj): describes a condition in which you absentmindedly answer the door in your nightgown."

Wet 

Chris with me today so working a half day in the rain.

Had to prop up the Bullace tree so took the opportunity to clear the pathway. Meanwhile looks as though Susie's Camelia tree will flower this year. Susie has been doing her annual brass clearance and Chris and I cut back the willow tree over the gooseberries and planted a new willow hedge. Busy day.

Cheers

25th February 2026 - More rain

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Willy-nilly (adj): impotent"

Wet

Daffodils on the Donkey Trail by the kissing gate

TillyVision

Cheers

24th February 2026 - Madigan Visit and some Spring Shots

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Esplanade (v): to attempt an explanation when drunk."

Dry 

Visit from Chris and Vicky and dodged the showers for a walk around the grounds.

Some signs of spring

and some interesting Fungi

Cheers 

23rd February 2026 - Some pruning and clearing

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Abdicate (v): to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach."

Wet (Again)

Have decided that the stack of bottles that I have been acquiring will be used as walls for the lower quarter shelter - I think it will look good as a back wall with the light shining through.

The idea was inspired by this meme

In other news

Started clearing the pontoon area and riverside

This is a before picture as there is a
lot to do with the dog rose

More bramble to clear in this area

A start - you can see the river 
Will plant willow along this are to stabilise the banks 

Meanwhile Susie planted the rets of her daffodil bulbs in the rose beds.

I transplanted some Snowdrops to the top mermaid, and planted the remainder of the daffodils in the soakaway area for the Tavern Loos.

So much to do!!!

Cheers

22nd February 2026 - Planting again

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Flabbergasted (adj): appalled over how much weight you have gained."

Wet - spent most of the day dry then rained when walking the dogs 

Seems I have not hared one of my Birthday Cards - Thanks Zephyr and Sarah

Romany Caravan looking spring-like next door.

Had to go and adjust the fairy lights and the timers 

Old tree had fallen down - so had to get the chain saw out to reduce and set up logs so Susie could prune her roses and plant her daffodils

  

New home for the Fairy Folk

The before picture 

Sings of Spring

And a touch of sun while walking (before it tipped down)

A visit from Tasha Parsely who has offered to  do some painting of the Crimson Moon Signs for us ..

Took some pictures as reference 

 
Cheers