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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

November – ending the day well

November – ending the day well

November sees autumn gracefully fade. The garden is slowing down too. We watch a spectacular video of rooks flocking to their communal roosts and with the old Chinese poets we learn to end the day well.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, In the Garden, Season's NotesNovember 19, 2020November 25, 2020645 Words11 Comments

A Head in the Clouds

A Head in the Clouds

Cloud-watching a display that changes throughout the day rarely fails to hold our interest. Its wonder sometimes takes our breath away. What does today have in store?

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's NotesOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020606 Words4 Comments

The call of the Wild Goose

The call of the Wild Goose

The haunting autumn sound of the call of the returning wild geese is one of nature’s great sounds, a sign that they are back. It is an exciting moment.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Season's NotesOctober 14, 2020January 4, 2021681 Words9 Comments

The September Garden

The September Garden

Early morning in the September garden is a treasured moment of peace. I sit among flowers that seem to laugh and sing in their joyful, playful colour. But change is on the way.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, In the Garden, Season's NotesSeptember 24, 2020608 Words8 Comments

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