tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post1182688422751439684..comments2023-10-29T10:30:04.032+00:00Comments on My Wildlife Sanctuary: Chilly days and chilly nights......Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-23140432869264128122008-08-13T06:35:00.000+01:002008-08-13T06:35:00.000+01:00The days have had a slight nip in the air.....I do...The days have had a slight nip in the air.....I don't think it will last but this year has been unpredictable.....<BR/><BR/>I use a lot of the apples for crumbles and pies.....also you can eat them straight from the tree, they are quite sweet the blenheim orange...<BR/><BR/>You have fun with those lovely grandchildren....they keep you young, even though it is tiring.....<BR/><BR/>Hope you are keeping well??Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-79825023122607594142008-08-13T06:33:00.000+01:002008-08-13T06:33:00.000+01:00Hi Dawny.....I don't know if you prune your apple ...Hi Dawny.....I don't know if you prune your apple tree but I only do mine every three years, apart from taking out dead wood. If you leave them they produce more fruit on old branches.....<BR/><BR/>I leave autumn leaves to blow around the perimetres of the garden....so that the little creatures can hide, also on a garden this size it saves me a lot of work.....but the driveway and paths you have to keep clear because of slipping over....tell Richard it will keep him fit and healthy.....better than a workout at the gym!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-35651691954868124672008-08-13T06:30:00.000+01:002008-08-13T06:30:00.000+01:00Hi Terrie...I am so glad that you have enjoyed the...Hi Terrie...I am so glad that you have enjoyed the garden....sometimes it is difficult to keep blogging with all the work involved but I have been determined to keep my blog going.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-44032357975301932322008-08-13T03:06:00.000+01:002008-08-13T03:06:00.000+01:00Cheryl, chilly days already? Surely it won't stay ...Cheryl, chilly days already? Surely it won't stay that way. We have had lovely fall weather these last few days and I am enjoying it so. My garden is on the wind down too, but still have fall ones to come. Your bees are wonderful and I am so happy to see them still enjoying your gardens. Do you use your apples or do you let nature and the creatures have them? We (I hubby has to work) have the grand girls this week and we are having fun. Went to the zoo yesterday and tomorrow swimming. I can't tell you what a joy it is to have them for such a long time. We have time to just be together. I wish you a great rest of the week!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-85309389835232756102008-08-12T21:51:00.000+01:002008-08-12T21:51:00.000+01:00It is a bit chillier Cheryl, and also very wet her...It is a bit chillier Cheryl, and also very wet here in Chester. Our garden is starting to wind down a bit now. Glad your old lady has lots of fruit. Our young whipper snapper - probably a mere 20 years or so - hasn't done very well this year, but I'm not sure why. I can feel summer drawing to a close and while that saddens me a little, I look forward to autumn. Season of mists and all that and it has a cerain smell that I really like. I don't love the leaves dropping and the hours of work it takes keeping the paths and drive clear. It is an obsession of Richards and he is out there for ages. I suppose it is the price you pay for having a wood as your next door neighbour, but on the plus side, it doesn't throw loud parties!!! Hope you are well xxxzDawny Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835153033529696952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-53165732236364844942008-08-12T20:09:00.000+01:002008-08-12T20:09:00.000+01:00Hi Cheryl....It`s always a pleasure to visit you ....Hi Cheryl....<BR/>It`s always a pleasure to visit you ...your garden has been delightful!!!(and still is)<BR/><BR/>`Thankyou` to you you are a real true gem:)<BR/>Much love to you and yoursxxx<BR/>Love to Michelle and the children Poppi and Ryley:)xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-57590358565262651862008-08-12T13:12:00.000+01:002008-08-12T13:12:00.000+01:00Hi Rose.....I could see the hummer and the petunia...Hi Rose.....I could see the hummer and the petunia in my minds eye....how beautiful, did you get a photograph??<BR/><BR/>I took my parents to the river bank this morning....we were watching swans......suddenly out of a small hole popped a water vole.....he took one look at me and was gone...lol Everyone else missed it....I suspose Rose I am always looking because of my love of the outdoors.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-88191429198154497722008-08-12T12:52:00.000+01:002008-08-12T12:52:00.000+01:00It's hard to imagine that fall will soon be on us....It's hard to imagine that fall will soon be on us. It's been cooler than normal here, too, but very pleasant. I wouldn't be surprised if we have a few more weeks of hot weather, though; sometimes it seems as if summer goes right into winter. <BR/>Cheryl, you have such an eye for detail--I like the way you help all of us see elements in the garden from the view of the smaller creatures.<BR/><BR/>My hummingbird feeder is empty, and I noticed this morning the hummers going to all my petunias for nectar instead. Glad to know they like the flowers I planted for them!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-3852162295931960382008-08-12T07:00:00.000+01:002008-08-12T07:00:00.000+01:00Dear Sherry.....I have many plans for my garden to...Dear Sherry.....I have many plans for my garden to....I will start to help the butterflies more....I have not decided how at the moment but I am doing lots of reading to find out which species are vulnerable at the moment.<BR/><BR/>I love jumpers to.....and love to wear them....in fact I am taking my parents to a large store today to get winter clothes....I shall be buying some new jumpers.....<BR/><BR/>It is raining heavily today.......and so windy......an indoor day I think!!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-85616976784277946102008-08-12T06:58:00.000+01:002008-08-12T06:58:00.000+01:00Hi Wendy....the elder is a very magical tree.....I...Hi Wendy....the elder is a very magical tree.....I have many in the garden......the apple tree is special....80 years old and could tell a tale or two.....I am sure my grandchildren will speak of her long after I am gone....memories....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-19355891345427213912008-08-12T02:29:00.000+01:002008-08-12T02:29:00.000+01:00Dear Cheryl,We also are having a cool down. The wa...Dear Cheryl,<BR/>We also are having a cool down. The ways of Autumn are showing more in your gardens than mine. I do feel the air is dryer and the wind from the east today made me think of Autumn. My gardens did fine this year. I was pleased. Each year I add more native plants. I will plant a couple of Butterfly host trees this Autumn. <BR/>Always enjoy seeing your flowers and your bees.<BR/> I know before long it will be sweater time again. I love sweaters....<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-72014535941712169162008-08-12T01:44:00.000+01:002008-08-12T01:44:00.000+01:00Elderberries fascinate me. I'm always reading abo...Elderberries fascinate me. I'm always reading about their magical properties in books. Wish they grew here.<BR/>My garden? Well, there were some thngs (the giant dahlias) that I was particularly happy with. Herbs grew well. But my geraniums did not like all the rain we had.<BR/><BR/>I loved following you around your garden today (well, it's night here and dark already!). Those bees are really sweet. Berries just bursting with goodness. Your apple tree looks so abundant with fruit.....connecting with trees is so important, I feel. There is something about apple trees and remembering.....<BR/>Have a happy week!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-8758939513706141382008-08-11T21:51:00.000+01:002008-08-11T21:51:00.000+01:00Hello morning glory....When it is time for picking...Hello morning glory....When it is time for picking the elderberries, I will put them with blackberries, raspberries etc...stew them and make crumbles and pies.....<BR/><BR/>My father used to make elderberry wine many years ago....it is a lovely wine...although elderflower is my favourite.......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731821301433751344.post-59490577948197338242008-08-11T21:29:00.000+01:002008-08-11T21:29:00.000+01:00I just can't imagine cool days as well as nights a...I just can't imagine cool days as well as nights already! We are still in the 100's, although today has been cloudy and kept the temperature down to 98! Your pictures are beautiful as usual. Do you do anything with your Elderberries? Do you make jelly or wine?Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.com