Category Archives: Flowers

Seasonal Confusion

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Al in France

Well, here we are…we made it to the end of January! I’m sure that I’m not alone when I say that January seems to just go on for ever and ever. As always, at this time of year, there is … Continue reading →

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If Wordsworth was French…

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Al in France

‘I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden …… Sunflowers!’ I am sure that William Wordsworth would have been moved to write … Continue reading →

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Lucky May

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Al in France

This morning dawned with clear skies, the sun beating down and the birds singing as if they were going to burst. Being May 1st, it is a public holiday here in France – “Fête du Travail” – International Worker’s Day … Continue reading →

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Spring….or not?

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Al in France

There will be many people arguing if March 1st really is the start of spring. Take your pick…today is the meteorological start of spring or you can wait for the astronomical start with the vernal equinox on March 20th. I’m … Continue reading →

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Life on Speed

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Al in France

I have to say that it really is as if nature is on drugs. I turn my back and before I know it, something new has surfaced, or existing plants have grown another few cms overnight. It’s like nature is … Continue reading →

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Almost Spring

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Al in France

We are being lulled into a false sense of security by unseasonal mild weather. It’s still Februaury and even though the seasons are changing, we aren’t out of winter just yet. These past days have been nothing short of beautiful, … Continue reading →

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