Category Archives: Gardens

That was unexpected…

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Guthlac

So Nigel Farage is going to face the voters of Clacton on Sea. We can all argue about the real reasons he is doing this. But the one thing you cannot argue is that it is NOT a brave move. … Continue reading →

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Interesting Times…

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Guthlac

Bliss it was to be alive… Wordsworth So England marches on. An incredible victory in Mexico. Next stop the VIKINGS! With the goalmeister himself Erling Haaland. Of course he is playing for the wrong team. He was born in Leeds … Continue reading →

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Venus was her name…

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Guthlac

It is all go in the garden at the moment. Many hungry mouths to feed. And plants to pollinate.

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EV – 005 – Some Initial Thoughts…

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Guthlac

So I have now been the proud owner of an Electric Vehicle (EV) for two months. What are my initial thoughts? Before answering that I think it is only reasonable to point out I think EV’s are the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Oh the Buzzing of the Bees….

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guthlac

The crazy world of the garden is now in full swing. All around there is teeming life. The bees are a buzzing. Our first chicks have flown the nest. (That we know of) And we have a new visitor to … Continue reading →

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Blithe Spirit…

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Guthlac

There are certain parts of England that are what everyone who has never visited England expect England to be. They are populated by characters from the great second world war film Blithe Spirit. The villages in and around Canons Ashby … Continue reading →

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Gazumped…

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Guthlac

Gazump is a wonderful word. So earthy. So full of meaning. For those who are not old enough to remember Gazump or its past participle Gazumped was a popular word in the 1970’s and 80’s. It’s meaning, according to Google … Continue reading →

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EV – 002 – kWh

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Guthlac

Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity Norman Mailer The Kilowatt Hour (kWh) is an unusual measurement. For a start it is a non SI Unit. The better measurement of energy is the Joule. One kWh is equal to … Continue reading →

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EV – 001 – Thank you Mister President…

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Guthlac

Every now and then something happens that will change the direction of your life. Such a thing happened the other week when I went to fill my then car (spoilers??) up and found the cost of diesel had jumped by … Continue reading →

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Getting Old…

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Guthlac

There are some days when you realise you are not as young as you were or think you are. They are randomly scattered amongst other days. On good day you forget or at least try and forget they are there … Continue reading →

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