Saturday 27 May 2017

The White Border

Since we moved into the house in February this year, the garden has continued to delight with its array of plants.

One of my favourite beds is planted simply with white flowers. It is a beautiful by day and in the evening, the flowers stand out in the fading light.


It's a glorious display and a credit to the former owner.

Friday 26 May 2017

Pond life at its best

Our garden pond has been transformed over the past few weeks and is now home to fish, newts, frogs, beetles, pond skaters and damsel flies.

Yesterday we spent a few minutes with our cameras...

Such an array of colours!

Mid May in the garden

Our GardenPosted by Elizabeth Thu, May 18, 2017 22:05:14
Every day seems to bring with it surprises in the garden. We are lucky to have a wonderful range of plants which will continue to reveal themselves to us as we live here through the seasons.

Just having cut the lawn this afternoon, it seemed the perfect opportunity to take some photos. 

No doubt this will not be the last we'll post about the garden. I'm sure we'll be recording the changes through the seasons.

Morecambe Bay from Jenny Brown's Point to Arnside

The Local AreaPosted by Elizabeth Thu, May 25, 2017 21:08:01
On a glorious afternoon we went 6 miles up the coast to Jenny Brown's Point, a perfect vantage point for looking out over the whole expanse of Morecambe Bay.

With five rivers draining into it Morecambe Bay is the largest expanse of intertidal sand and mudflats in the UK. It covers a approximately 120 sq miles.

The coastline is a series of peninsulas, created by the Rivers Wyre, Lune, Keer, Kent and Levens. The sands can be treacherous due to the shifting channels of the rivers and the formation of quick sand. 

However the beauty of the area is recognised by the designation given to Arnside and Silverdale,"Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty".