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Category Archives: Nature
Hollow Tree House – the reality
On a day out recently I visited a very old and very hollow tree, and it got me thinking. Hollow Tree House Hollow Tree House is one of my favourite stand-alone stories by Enid Blyton. In it two children – … Continue reading
Posted in Locations, Nature, Personal Experiences
Tagged Birnam, Dunkeld and Birnam, Hollow Tree House
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Old Thatch: Come rain, come shine
Ok, I know you’ve already had a Bourne End blog off me for Spring where the weather was delightfully warm and sunny, but bear with me. Last time, I did not visit the beautiful gardens at Old Thatch because they were … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Personal Experiences
Tagged Bourne End, Old Thatch, Rain, Sunshine, Weather
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October Flowers
So this is my last flowery post! We have come full circle in Enid Blyton’s Nature Lovers’ Book and my poor copy is looking rather worse for wear. (I think I’m going to have to replace it! It’s that poorly!) So here we … Continue reading
The Spider’s Web – A poem by Enid Blyton
I’ve been under the weather all week and spent Saturday in bed instead of at work. So, I’ve decided not to tax my sluggish brain too much and have typed up a poem for you. The Spider’s Web It hangs … Continue reading
The feelings of Old Thatch from 4th August 2013
Ducking under the lych gate of Old Thatch almost makes you feel like you’re entering another, more magical world. Whatever the weather the magical feel of this garden does not disappoint. Once under the lych gate you are surrounded by high … Continue reading
September Flowers
So we’re in September already, and we’re almost into the second week! Whoa now where has the year gone? The blog is almost ONE whole year old! Now that is a scary thought! Anyway, that’s a whole different blog. Hopefully … Continue reading
August Flowers
Gosh it seems only yesterday I was tapping away at the computer to give you July’s flowers, and now we’re almost at the end of August! Blimey! Where has the time gone? Never mind, lets get on shall we? August … Continue reading
The Ladybird – A poem by Enid Blyton
I am a terrible person and a worse blogger. At about 11 o’clock last night I realised I didn’t have blog written for this week, (my excuse, if anyone is interested, is I was writing fanfic) and I couldn’t stay … Continue reading
July Flowers
I know, I’m a little late once again for these flowers, but you would be surprised at what gets pushed back and back when you have lots more good ideas. Anyway, here we are: July Flowers from Enid Blyton’s Nature … Continue reading
June Flowers
More flowers now to brighten up your month. Let’s hope we get some good weather for you to go searching for them! Broom: The yellow broom makes a brave show when the bush is completely covered with bright-yellow, sweet-pea-like flowers. … Continue reading
May Flowers
We’ve had some perfect weather for flowers, warm and wet with a dash of sunshine! So let’s get looking shall we? It’s definitely time to start looking for those flowers! And with that said, these are the flowers you need … Continue reading
Bourne End: A May Day walk
It’s beginning to look a lot like summer! In the glorious sunshine on May Day (May 1st) I convinced my friend Catherine to come for another Bourne End walk with me. It’s basically my spring Bourne End blog but because … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Personal Experiences
Tagged Bourne End, May, Old Thatch, Spring, Sunshine, Weather
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Another Monday
Monday comes around far too quickly doesn’t it? And we’re so close to the end of April that it doesn’t seem possible. At least we’ve had some much improved and decent weather this week. Such good weather in fact that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog talk, Nature
Tagged April, Go Ahead Secret Seven, Making Blyton's Food, Monday, Rain, The Secret Seven, Weather
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Spring into Monday
It would seem that spring has sprung at last! We’ve had some sunshine (and rain, and wind but that’s not important) the birds are out and chirping all day long, the daffodils and crocuses are out and we’re starting to … Continue reading
April Flowers
I suspect that this year the flowers may be a little late in blooming, with the cold weather and so many snow flurries so late in the year. So let’s see if you can spot any of these beautiful flowers … Continue reading
March Flowers
Brought to you once more from Enid Blyton’s Nature Lover’s Book. This month’s flowers are a bit more jolly and there are a lot more of them to tell you about. In my first edition the March flowers cover two … Continue reading
February Flowers
Once again, I bring you a list of February Flowers from Enid Blyton’s Nature Lover’s Book. Over the previous four months we have brought you November, December and January Flowers. I hoped you all enjoyed those blogs because now you … Continue reading
A winter walk at Bourne End
When I mentioned my trip to Bourne end Fiona asked me: “Are you going to do a blog for each season?” I said: “Maybe.” I guess in a way I was telling the truth! Last Monday I woke up to … Continue reading
January Flowers
Like the December flowers list, I’m sure you’re once again wondering what flowers could be out in this cold dreary British January, well bear with me: we shall soon know which flowers can be found! Once again, taken from “Enid … Continue reading
The Children of Cherry Tree Farm, part 1
by Aaron Bassett The Children of Cherry Tree Farm was first published in 1940 by Country Life and was illustrated by Harry Rountree.The story opens up with three bored children, Rory, Sheila and Benjy, gazing out onto a busy London … Continue reading
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