William - Frog End's cat

Saturday 2nd May in the garden

First thing Saturday morning Ian continued laying some new turf in the back garden as Jo and I enjoyed a cup of tea in the sunshine.


I could watch people work all day!


I could just watch people all day.



Those who accompanied me to Exeter on my Blog last year may recall all the caterpillars in the garden. It was therefore no surprise to find this Small White emerging this morning. It was pumping its veins up as we watched and within half an hour it had flown off.


The Gooseberries are fruiting already - it won't be that long before they are in a pie! They brought back memories of my grandparent's garden and they reminded Jo of being asked to pick them from their garden as a child.


William decided to help by treading the lawn down!

In the garden - Saturday, 23rd August 2008

One of my hosts - William (age 14).


Another host - Helen (aged **). My mum (aged 21+) always taught me one doesn't mention a lady's age...



One day this will be a pumpkin.


Helen found this moth chrysalis on a bulrush in their pond. Any ideas on its identity would be welcome.


A Common Darter called in while we were waiting to see if one of the resident Slow Worms appeared.




Later in the day the Slow Worm did come out to bask. My first ever certain sighting of a slow worm - indeed, having seen the leisurely pace at which it takes life I have concluded it is definitely my first one.