Winter
The winter months offer evenings by the fire, frosty mornings, rain on the roof and an active waterfall
Fireside Evenings
When it's cold outside there's nothing better than sitting round the fire drinking tea and eating toast.
After that, when the water has been heated, relax in a hot bath.
08 Jul 2009
July
Is this the end of winter? Lengthening days, cool mornings and working in the garden.
18 Jul 2009
Solstice Gathering
In an attempt to break up the gloomy monotony of the long dark winter months we organised a family get together.
Lots of food, good company and the obligatory bonfire.
The burned circular area has subsequently been dug and mulched in preparation for planting in spring.
03 Jul 2010
Frosty
Clear calm winter days usually result in severe frosts. After all the rain and with things still being so damp there has been some impressive ice.
11 Jul 2010
Rain (176mm in 6 days)
Other wet weather news
26 May 2010
Shortest day
The winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.
The good news is that it's going to get progressively lighter day by day (until the end of the year).
21 Jun 2010
The good news is that it's going to get progressively lighter day by day (until the end of the year).
21 Jun 2010
Seasons
Experience the seasonal variation and natural beauty of blockhill throughout the year.
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Local wildlife
Plant varieties, trees, animals, birds, insects, fungus and other living organisms in our patch
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Spring
