Dorset lifestyle
Toby pulling the branch away from William so that he gets first chew, the leaves are eaten first and then the small twiggy bits, the thicker branches will have their bark nibbled off over the next week or two. Favourite branches are taken into the stable overnight. The sheep are wandering about in various paddocks, seeking out the sweetest grass and herbs. A sunny day with early morning mist and late cloud.
Made by sister and flamed with brandy, was soon eaten and tasted really good. The reindeer head on the wall usually looks really effective but has blurred a bit in this photo. Planted more hazel in the meadow strip to plump up the hedge, the Wren was flying about round the hornbeam and the Robin was watching to see what was changing, they’re all looking well fed and are singing well. Another deluge overnight so the donkeys couldn’t go out into the paddock, the puddles are quite obvious now and will take a few days to drain. A colder day with the odd sunny spell between showers.
Planted next to the native hawthorn hedge this forms a striking contrast with bright pink double blossoms. Maybe a few taller white hawthorns would look good, the hedge behind is able to provide these if I don’t cut it. Moved muck from the heap, all three raised beds are full, one is growing carrots, the next will have courgettes and lettuce and then the third will have purple sprouting broccoli and pumpkins. Cows have moved into the field at the end of the paddock, more company for the donkeys.
