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At Last, Signs of Change

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Francis Pryor

What a weird winter we’ve been having so far. In December we had those terrible storms down the east coast, and now poor old Somerset and the West Country are facing a terrible onslaught. Yet still many people confidently assert … Continue reading →

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A Funny Old Season

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Francis Pryor

I do apologise to my long-term followers for all the recent stuff about detectives and fiction. The thing is, a chap has to earn a living, or in my case something that approximates to a retirement, and to do that … Continue reading →

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Hints of Spring

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Francis Pryor

After the wettest year in England since records began, the new year kicked off with a dry, sunny January 1st. The next day it rained, but that one day of sunshine seemed to lift everyone’s spirits.  Then yesterday Maisie noticed … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Francis Pryor

Of all the plants you can grow in a garden, snowdrops offer the very best value. For a start, they appear at a time when little else is growing, let alone flowering. They’re a sign of hope after a long … Continue reading →

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