Plant Nursery Time

We visited nursery Bastin with my parents-in-law, more than 25 years ago. 

Later we visited regularly, once or twice a year.

Due to covid it stopped and now, after 5 years, we returned.

Oh oh, three trays filled already...

While the kenderman was searching for plants, I had a stroll around the nursery...

and was almost immediately accompanied by a new friend...

(it's two strangers on the photo above, not us)

My adorable new friend...

... waiting for me while I was taking photo's ♥︎

Only after our 'fruitful' visit we read: 

 

"... wij hebben alles al" we don't need anything more, we have it all

We should have seen this text earlier! (smile)

Amphibians migration

Slowly the migration of amphibians like toads and salamanders comes to an end.

(female Alpine newt or in Dutch Alpenwatersalamander)

Volunteers have been helping the animals to cross the roads safely by putting up screens,

digging in some buckets and transporting them to the other side a couple of times a day.

Their help can't prevent road casualties completely but

it increases the amount of casualties seriously.

Sometimes I go there to give a helping hand.

You can find some information about the Alpine newt here : English , Dutch 

You can find some information about the migration of amphibians here: HYLA

I admire the commitment of the volunteers.

Going there for weeks in a row even several times a day!

Chapeau!!!! ★

Special One

"specialleke"

(Flemish for special one)

We have some small patches of white wood anemones.

And then the kenderman spotted a single lilac one...

Wow!

Let's enjoy this Spring weekend!!!!

Magnificent Magnolia

Today it's Hanami Matsuri (Cherry blossom celebration) in Japan.

The Japanese Cherry (Sakura) is flowering now.

Usually I prefer the smaller flowers of a cherry, apple or pear tree.

But right now the big Magnolia trees in front of this old house are stunning!

I just couldn't pass without taking some photo's...

Friday Morning

The start of a beautiful Spring day...

I hope you'll enjoy your weekend!

Another Spring Walk

Yesterday we walked to the tavern for lunch.

A nice 10 kilometres walk.

Looking Up

This afternoon I've been reading for hours. Surrounded by greens and singing birds.

Spring Walk

Above picture was taking just after the kenderman assured me
it wouldn't rain all afternoon and we left home... 

just before it started raining! (smile)

For a while we took shelter underneath the trees

and then we could continue our walk...

Passengers are not allowed to feed the sheep in any way

but the grass in their mostly plowed field is way too short now!
The Soays really appreciated the lucious grass the kenderman provided.

We were chuffed... until they started head butting for the grass...

Spring Salade

Last Wednesday I spent some time outside in the sun

followed by a selfmade tasty spring salade.
Life can be so good! ☆

But this weekend it was winter again...

Being cold and windy and we had a bit of snow.

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Spring is on its Way

lots of migrating cranes -  photo credit Peelmormel

cranes passing by -  photo credit Peelmormel

Four days ago I was feeling really miserable.

My thick wintercoat, woolen hat and gloves
were no match to the harsh cold wind from the North.

And then suddenly... I was able to sit outside in a t-shirt! (big smile)
In the garden the birds were chasing one another and singing cheerful!

Yesterday was such a warming day!

Zing!

The last couple of days we have been working in the garden.

Accompanied by Mobli ☆

Spring has finally arrived!

Spring Day

Spring

Our pear trees are blossoming. It's just stunning!

Spring

A blossoming Prunus dulcis branche at my windowsill

I could swear spring is in the air!

Temperatures are rising, birds are singing, plant and flower buds are swelling.
I have been seeing a brimstone butterfly (citroentje) although it's still
possible to get some severe frost and snow in March or April.

Spring

Spring has finally arrived!!!

Hope you'll have a nice weekend!

Spring!

March 11th

March 21st

Yesterday spring has (officially) begun.

Today the yellow flowers of this willow look stunning!

 It's Salix caprea (Goat Willow also known as Pussy Wilow, Great Sallow).

The flowers are soft silky catkins, produced in early spring before the leaves appear.