Tag Archives: The Welcome Cafe

Half term storms

I am back at my desk after an action-packed half term. The camping trip was a surprising success considering we slept through an almighty thunderstorm. โ€˜Sleepingโ€™ is probably a bit of a stretch but we definitely nodded off at some … Continue reading

Posted in Countryside, Family and friends, Growing things, Illustration, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Franklin Nights

There is an old Westcountry name for the nights of the 19th, 20th and 21st of May. These are the Franklin Nights, feared for bringing late frosts to the orchards and causing a bad harvest. Down this way it is … Continue reading

Posted in Illustration, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment