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Tag: Nature

Where The River Bends
norfolk, The Fens, walking

Where The River Bends

It can be a noisy old business, walking through the Fens. The clomp and swish of welly through wet grass, … Continue reading Where The River Bends

Ragwort
Gardens, Nature, Sanctuary

Ragwort

I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something eerie about the Sanctuary today. It’s my first visit … Continue reading Ragwort

Sleekit
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Sleekit

I’m truly sorry man’s dominion Has broken Nature’s social union An’ justifies that ill opinion Which makes thee startle At … Continue reading Sleekit

Homage
Nature, The Fens, walking

Homage

Well, this is better – I’m leaning back against the trunk of a beautiful and venerable oak, solid and steady, … Continue reading Homage

The Olive Grove
Gardens, Nature, The Fens

The Olive Grove

Years ago, I heard a story on the radio and it has stayed with me, half remembered, ever since. Somewhere … Continue reading The Olive Grove

The Allotment
allotment, Gardens, Time

The Allotment

Help us to be the always hopeful Gardeners of the spirit Who know that without darkness Nothing comes to birth … Continue reading The Allotment

Blithe Indifference
birds, Nature, walking

Blithe Indifference

As the grippe’s approach gathers apace, I thought it was time to escape for a walk, which in itself feels … Continue reading Blithe Indifference

Walking on Ice
Nature, russia, walking

Walking on Ice

On Grafton Street in November,We tripped lightly along the ledgeOf a deep ravine where can be seenThe worst of passions … Continue reading Walking on Ice

Back to the Sanctuary
Gardens, Nature, Sanctuary

Back to the Sanctuary

December’s lurgy lingers on and work is frustrating, despite the enthusiasm of New Year’s clean slate; it’s time to escape … Continue reading Back to the Sanctuary

Welches Dam
birds, The Fens

Welches Dam

I’m driving into the Fenland equivalent of the Bermuda Triangle – a muddier version, as marked out by Chatteris, Welney … Continue reading Welches Dam

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