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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

Tag: Peace

When the Guns Go Silent

When the Guns Go Silent


While tanks rumble and guns roar out their fury, the people of Ukraine run for safety while the natural world recoils in silence! But when the guns go silent will the birds still sing?

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, UncategorizedMarch 16, 2022March 31, 2022715 Words2 Comments

Just an Old Barn

Just an Old Barn

This old barn has seen better days. Weather -beaten boards and thatching with a collection of old cart wheels leaning against the walls. Looking rather forgotten it stands, full of character, as a reminder of bygone days.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with GraceDecember 22, 2021575 Words7 Comments

Creating a Wildlife Pond

pond reflections

We are told water is the most effective way to attract wildlife into your garden. Like many others I have been creating a new wildlife pond.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, In the Garden, Most Popular PostsJuly 16, 2021February 12, 2026757 Words6 Comments

A Spring Day with John Clare

Early morning mists in field

Early morning Spring mist veils the waking landscape with the uncluttered freshness and innocence of a new day. What could be better than to spend the day with John Clare walking beside my favourite local Arun river.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideApril 28, 2021July 5, 2021786 Words12 Comments

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