Storm Eunice, and its outriders, slammed in from the Atlantic last weekend and blew its heart out for four days. At one stage when it was gusting at up to 80mph you could not stand upright. It has left the usual storm damage with collapsing walls and ‘widow-maker’ broken branches left dangling high up in the still standing trees. They will find their way to the ground in time, hopefully without causing too much damage. It is calmer now so the clearing up can start but there is still much energy on the water.  

Fortunately, most of the plants are still on their winter break but a few hardy ones are out and they are so tough, they survived the battering. How the camelias and quince flowers hung on I do not know!

And the hellebores and heathers, sheltered by the sage and rosemary shrubs, are going strong.

All hail mother nature. Just when you need a Zen Moment, she delivers. And progress on the book? I’m on the home run. Last five chapters to go – writing plans and research done. Just got to write them. Might be off the desk for Easter. In the meantime, enjoy Pancake Day and the coming Vernal Equinox on March 20th and the light coming back on March 27^th when BST begins.