The Tree stumps patch... The morning papers in sunshine We need rain, not more sunshine! Lunching in sunshine... 85°F/30°C is far too hot for northern Scotland! Making baguettes! Making baguettes! Making baguettes! Making baguettes! Making baguettes! Baguettes - another take. Further pond clearance today Further pond clearance today Further pond clearance today Further pond clearance today Further pond clearance today Dove Red Squirrel Red Squirrel Red Squirrel Red Squirrel base of tail injury? Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn Oak tree dieback Renovating the vertical sundial on the barn gable… Home Journalism... Sunday salad: baby spinach smoked salmon strips av… Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond The Flag Iris are beginning to flower Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunshine and no rain is beginning to kill the gras… Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Sunny Sunday May afternoon by the pond Lilac in bloom Lilac in bloom Lilac in bloom Trailer load of gorse removed! The bank strimmed 50/51 holly still to be weeded... Nascent Holly Hedge weeding overdue!