It’s a beautiful June morning. The sun shines. But as I sit on the patio having my customary eleven o clock mug of coffee, a tear runs down my cheek. My hand slides down the side of the chair, to where our little terrier would normally be stretched out basking in the warmth of that… more…
The bees are loving this year’s plethora of foxgloves in our garden. All self-seeded. more…
From London Zoo to Amazon’s bestseller list: combining veterinary practice with writing. Download the interview here. more…
Somewhat under sufferance, Dora’s been put on publicity patrol for my new book. But there have been chew sticks as compensation. Yum. Yum. more…
As ever, from mid-April to early May, the woodland slopes around our home at Maincombe are a sea of blue as bluebells carpet the glades and their delicate scent is carried in the breeze that eddies through the beech trees as their soft green mantles unfurl. more…
Our ancient azalea in the front border did us proud this year with a profusion of deep pink flowers. Best ever. more…
A striking sunrise from our garden. Me standing there, shivering in my dressing gown, while waiting to snap the perfect shot. But worth the wait. more…
Having slaved over a hot laptop all day, I decided to wander down into the woods next to our house the other evening just as the sun was dipping over the Somerset hills, curious to see what magic was being conjured up by the changing light. And I wasn’t disappointed by what I discovered. From… more…
Spotted our resident roe doe walking across the front lawn with her two week old baby. She stopped to graze while the youngster decided on having a gambol round the grass, leaping up in the air and tearing in circles before finally stopping next to mum for a breather. Just long enough for me to… more…
Mid May and here in the UK the hawthorn (or may) blossom is at its peak. Superstition says it’s extremely unlucky to bring hawthorn flowers into the house. It’s to do with the smell. They have a distinctive scent the main element of which is triethylamine, which is also one of the first chemicals produced… more…