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Through the seasons in the British countryside and gardens, with country writers and poets.

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Welcome to this blog. Thank you for visiting. If you’re new please make yourself at home and look around.The cover photo is of Spring in our local Denmans Gardens in West Sussex.

— Richard

 

 

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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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December Turned to May

December Turned to May

The death of his mother when he was only 9 devastated his happy childhood. In his own words, it seemed that “the great continent had sunk like Atlantis beneath the sea.” He was left with a life of meaninglessness and despair.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, In the Garden, Season's NotesDecember 20, 2017September 25, 2025798 Words12 Comments

Gilbert White’s Selborne

Gilbert White’s Selborne

Tucked away in a quiet part of Hampshire, nestling in the narrow lanes  beneath the northern slopes of the South Downs, lies a place of pilgrimage for lovers of the natural world.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, British Country Writers, Most Popular Posts, Places of Interest, Season's NotesDecember 7, 2017January 23, 2025791 Words15 Comments

Nature’s Evensong

Nature’s Evensong

The secret of a contented life is to learn how to end the day well. Nature’s ‘Evensong’ has some lessons for us.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, My Winter Collection, Season's NotesNovember 25, 2017December 31, 2022737 Words9 Comments

Watching the Clouds

Watching the Clouds

Suddenly my attention is caught by this scene outside the window. I stop work and look out in wonder upon this fantastic display. Continue reading “Watching the Clouds” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideNovember 16, 2017January 5, 2019695 Words9 Comments

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