Cowslip Surprise

Cowslips

What a lovely surprise to come across some cowslips on my early morning walk. I've tried a couple of times to introduce them to my garden but they haven't been impressed!

Clouds

Impressive clouds over a Dutch waterway. Note the 'anvil' - shaped tops indicating ice crystal formation.

Who?

Who put the green, cuddly teddy on the ledge above the shed door?

Bee on the Elderflowers

Spot the bee!

The elderflowers are abundant in the fields behind the house - more abundant than the bees.

How to make Lemon Balm Herbal Tea

How to make Lemon Balm Tea

First, pick some lemon balm.

Next, chop the leaves and stems.

Then put the chopped lemon balm into a heat-proof jug.

Pour on boiling water.

Let the tea brew for 5 minutes.

Strain into a cup.

And there you have it, lemon balm tea reputed to be calming and to give longevity.

Cheers!

Sometimes I add a little honey.

Ladybird

One of many ladybirds that are putting in an appearance this spring.

Bluebells

True English Bluebells...

...a beautiful deep blue...

...and, growing close by, a few pink ones.

Lifted Up

He lifts...

...me...

...up.

Pigeon Loft

Pigeon loft.

Tall Ships

Tall ships visit Ipswich.

Leg of Lamb Security

Security tagged legs of lamb - I never thought I'd see the day!

Feed Us

Please feed us - we're so hungry!

These very noisy otters at Africa Alive had herrings for breakfast.

Lion Pride

Some members... 

...of the fabulous...

pride of lions at Africa Alive.

Plum Tree on the Common

Fabulous Spring...

...plum blossom...

...just beautiful.

And later on the fruit will be beautiful too.

New Wellies

My new wellies.

The snow has gone but while it was here I tested my new wellies. They performed well but are not warm enough to wear for long in these conditions. I didn't buy them with snow in mind - I want them for wet spring and summer days when it's rainy and too warm for walking boots.

Don't they look fab against the snow?

Signs

Signs...

...of...

...Spring.

It's lovely to see nature going green again.

Puppy Love

What do you mean, "Off!"???????

I'm a Sprocker!

Dutchman's Galley

Dutchman's galley!

We only have a tiny space for cooking etc on the Dutchman but I cooked some very tasty sausages prior to our last trip.

Sunflower

Sunflower by G. Dorning

I love my daughter's paintings!

Golden Girl

Walking with my...

...golden girl.