The day after a storm .
Before nightfall,in preparation for the fall of plums I secured sheets under our heavily ripened plum crop . This morning , with the help of a homegrown bamboo pole the bounty was easily gathered in. I had a perfect excuse to watch Wimbledon,the mens quarterfinals, as I sorted through bowl upon bowl of fruit. Now all ready for jam and chutney, ice-cream and even plums soaked in eau de vie.
And as promised , here’s the Hedgehog Update:
One of last years hoglets, a new mother with her brood of three are living in the courtyard.
looking for a few fresh 'escargot' for dinner.
Maya doesn't understand the prickly nature of the situation and just wants to play.
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