I was indoors tidying up today and heard SUCH a racket outside, birds twittering angrily, so I went out into the yard, only to see a Buzzard perched in the Sycamore tree at the end of the stable block, and 4 Swallows angrily "buzzing" it. As I went out, it flew off, with the Swallows in hot pursuit. It didn't matter than it was 30 times bigger than them, it was too near their nests and they wanted it to shove off! It just shows what parents will do to protect their children, whatever manner of creature they are.
I went to Llandod to do some shopping today as I have a friend of many years standing arriving tomorrow for a week, so if I go quiet, it's because we are out and about. It will be so good to see her again and I have some nice outings planned.
I went to the Charity shops and found a top I liked, and a little leafy design jug which is perfect for putting a rose or a sprig of something from the garden in, and I was choosing a book - only to find it was 3 for a pound, so got a couple for Keith too, and he was reading one this afternoon, something I've not seen him do for a long time.
I finally remembered to take a few photos of the area in the paddock I sowed the wildflower mix last year. Lots of Wild Carrot looking beautiful at the moment and attracting lots of insects.
Rosebay Willowherb - I'm gradually cutting it down with the shears, but could do with some moral support up there! My excuse at the overgrowth up there is I garden for nature!! Actually, having to stay away from the garden in June is what does it every year - it suddenly explodes and it is soon beyond what I can tackle by hand.
Discovery has several fruits. I know you are meant to pick them off the first year, but I didn't as I couldn't get to it because of the long grass (and pollen). All the trees have thrived, and even the plum tree which came with barely a root at all, is FINALLY starting to put out leaves, so I am glad I have saved it.
Of course, Ghengis came to supervise.
Close up view of the hills we an see from the house, barely visible in that top photo - these are just above the Hundred House road I think.
Keith is certainly having to rest up now - he's really gone backwards after several days of walking - truly 3 steps forward and 2 back. We will be seeing the Physio on Monday, so he will be able to advise Keith of the best way forward (I hope).
