Tuesday, January 29, 2019
House view, 29 Jan 2019
June 2018:
Oct, 2017:
and waaayyy back, about 3 years ago...
and even earlier...
Sunday, January 27, 2019
New: dovecot
From some weird place out the bush, past Springfield and Greenbank.
A dovecote or dovecot is a structure intended to house pigeons or doves. Dovecotes may be square or circular free-standing structures or built into the end of a house or barn. They generally contain pigeonholes for the birds to nest. Pigeons and doves were an important food source historically in Western Europe and were kept for their eggs, flesh, and dung. In Scotland the tradition is continued in modern urban areas. The oldest dovecotes are thought to have been the fortified dovecotes of Upper Egypt, and the domed dovecotes of Iran. The Romans may have introduced dovecotes or columbaria to Britain since pigeon holes have been found in Roman ruins at Caerwent. However it is believed that doves were not commonly kept there until after the Norman invasion. The earliest use of dovecotes in Britain may have been in the Roman period—although no certain examples are known of that date. The traditional view, however, is that dovecotes were introduced by the Normans. The earliest known examples of dove-keeping occur in Norman castles of the 12th century (for example, at Rochester Castle, Kent, where nest-holes can be seen in the keep), and documentary references also begin in the 12th century. The earliest surviving, definitely dated free-standing dovecote in England was built in 1326 at Garway in Herefordshire. The Welsh name colomendy has itself become a place name.In some cultures, particularly Medieval Europe, the possession of a dovecote was a symbol of status and power and was consequently regulated by law. Only nobles had this special privilege known as droit de colombier. Many ancient manors in France and the United Kingdom have a dovecote (still standing or in ruins) in one section of the manorial enclosure or in nearby fields. Examples include Château de Kerjean in Brittany, France, Houchin, France, Bodysgallen Hall in Wales, and Muchalls Castle and Newark Castle in Scotland.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-dovecote-or-dovecot-is-a-structure-intended-to-house-pigeons-or-73881661.html
A dovecote or dovecot is a structure intended to house pigeons or doves. Dovecotes may be square or circular free-standing structures or built into the end of a house or barn. They generally contain pigeonholes for the birds to nest. Pigeons and doves were an important food source historically in Western Europe and were kept for their eggs, flesh, and dung. In Scotland the tradition is continued in modern urban areas. The oldest dovecotes are thought to have been the fortified dovecotes of Upper Egypt, and the domed dovecotes of Iran. The Romans may have introduced dovecotes or columbaria to Britain since pigeon holes have been found in Roman ruins at Caerwent. However it is believed that doves were not commonly kept there until after the Norman invasion. The earliest use of dovecotes in Britain may have been in the Roman period—although no certain examples are known of that date. The traditional view, however, is that dovecotes were introduced by the Normans. The earliest known examples of dove-keeping occur in Norman castles of the 12th century (for example, at Rochester Castle, Kent, where nest-holes can be seen in the keep), and documentary references also begin in the 12th century. The earliest surviving, definitely dated free-standing dovecote in England was built in 1326 at Garway in Herefordshire. The Welsh name colomendy has itself become a place name.In some cultures, particularly Medieval Europe, the possession of a dovecote was a symbol of status and power and was consequently regulated by law. Only nobles had this special privilege known as droit de colombier. Many ancient manors in France and the United Kingdom have a dovecote (still standing or in ruins) in one section of the manorial enclosure or in nearby fields. Examples include Château de Kerjean in Brittany, France, Houchin, France, Bodysgallen Hall in Wales, and Muchalls Castle and Newark Castle in Scotland.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-dovecote-or-dovecot-is-a-structure-intended-to-house-pigeons-or-73881661.html
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Red frilly-edged hibiscus
I am pleased that this is different from the other two pink ones. I am not looking for a white one, the Swan Lake they have at Churchie, in their gardens. I have asked their gardener, Wayne, if he can locate one for me.
I love this red one.
I love this red one.
Leopard lilies
Today, after mowing
Another scorcher of a day. I mowed but there wasn't much growth due to the relentless heat all week.
I am proud of it's growth and neatness.
I am proud of it's growth and neatness.
A month ago... much greener!
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
Fruit of the vine, year 3
This season's grapes. They are sweet, but not seedless alas. Not many of them, but perhaps they need better tending.
Monday, January 14, 2019
Old garden shots - at the beginning
Wish I had kept these rocks!!
It's so different now!
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