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The lost orchids

In the course of researching Orchid Summer I spent days immersed in the historical appearances orchids made in folklore and literature alike. Many enjoyed regional names every bit as colourful as the flowers themselves. Yet now, in parallel with the … Continue reading

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Bluebell time

Here on my Shetland croft I have a few clumps of bluebells scattered around the place, at the foot of walls in damp nooks and corners. For all our days are getting much longer – it’s still light enough to … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on love

The days are so short here in Shetland during the winter. Some days, when the sky is low and seems too small for all the clouds crammed into it, it barely gets light at all. I shouldn’t be surprised after 13 years … Continue reading

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