The balcony’s beginning to get colour again. Aside from the pale green buds on the magnolia, and the few Pied Piper leaves poking through the soil, the cherry tree is almost in full bloom. It’s very cheery to see the blossom again. Fuji Cherry TreePied Piper M’s been quite busy with the balcony this past… Continue reading Nature Notes: March on the Balcony
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Nature Notes: February on the Balcony
It’s been chilly this month. Chillier even than when we had the snow. But at least the last week or so has begun to remind us that Spring is indeed on its way, with sunshine, warmer temperatures and crocuses in the park. It has been very windy in recent days, but early spring sunshine has… Continue reading Nature Notes: February on the Balcony
Nature Notes: January on the Balcony
We began January with snow, and we’ve ended it with more. I’ve been a bit concerned that the plants might freeze, but they seem to have survived, so far. All the snow is not to say we haven’t had some sunny days too. I’ve even been tempted out for a lunchtime walk around the park… Continue reading Nature Notes: January on the Balcony
Nature Notes: October on the Balcony
Ah, October. When the clocks go back and the evenings darken. When, ideally, I would go into hibernation until spring (waking up for Christmas, of course). The weather is being especially dark and gloomy right now. Very soggy. The cherry tree, whose blossoms first inspired me to track the months on the balcony, has gone… Continue reading Nature Notes: October on the Balcony
Nature Notes: August on the Balcony
The summer heat has definitely cooled this month, despite it beginning with a heatwave. That broke with a few fantastic thunderstorms and heavy downpours. It’s a much more manageable sort of temperature now. I’m not sure the plants necessarily appreciate quite how blustery it now is, though, especially the wildflowers. They seem happy enough, with… Continue reading Nature Notes: August on the Balcony
Nature Notes: The Balcony in July
The summer is a good time for plants, as long as it isn’t accompanied by a drought or a heatwave. Last year, our magnolia scorched while we were away for a week, which upset me, but it is reviving, fortunately. It was touch and go for a while. M says it won’t flower this year,… Continue reading Nature Notes: The Balcony in July
Nature Notes: May on the Balcony
The gloriousness of April seems to have washed itself out as we’ve gone through May. Oh, we’ve had our sunny days, when I’ve taken a cushion out to sit in the sunshine and we’ve left the balcony door open, but there’s been more rain. It’s been cloudier and greyer, and there was a low-level thunderstorm… Continue reading Nature Notes: May on the Balcony
Nature Notes: The Balcony in April
I’m not a very keen gardener – I’m the sort of person who can kill a cactus. I either forget to water a plant or water it so often it drowns. (Which reminds me: must water plant on desk!) M, on the other hand, is green-fingered. This works well for me – I get lots… Continue reading Nature Notes: The Balcony in April
