8220;The pied wagtail, Motacilla alba,. Is a delightful small, long-tailed and rather sprightly black and white bird. When not standing and frantically wagging its tail up and down it can be seen dashing about over lawns or car parks in search of food. You can read more at the RSPB Website.

Random, Life through the eyes of an artist. Conversely, we have many Mexican restaurants. During the years I took Tai Chi each morning, we had a monthly pot luck picnic. I was the only Caucasian and usually took cake or a casserole. They brought ethnic food including chicken feet. unidentifiable dishes and many delicious steamed buns. Always with an enormous jug of hot tea with leaves floating around. It was a great way to get connected.

An everyday story of horticultural trial and error. One of the big problems and opportunities of growing herbaceous perennials is the amount of material you need to cut down at this time of year. Problem because I only have 3 compost bins which are now full to overflowing. Opportunity because once it is shredded and left for a year or so I will have more wonderful compost to add to the borders.