Winter Song
by Matt
Each year, around the second or third week into the freeze, a robin comes into my shed and calls. The first year I was surprised and a bit confused, the second still surprised, and now I think I’d be a bit miffed if he didn’t bother.
The reason, I think, is that around mid November I start putting out seed on the bird table. Once it’s become habitual, and regular enough to be missed if not carried out on time, the robin takes to reminding me of my duties. It’s quite funny really; similar to a dog or a cat, which is very strange for a wild creature, especially a bird. And I’m not sure I’m all that comfortable about it either. Often I’ll arrive at the shed and he’ll already be waiting on a nearby or overhanging branch, calling directly at me, and flying in as soon as the door is opened. Ultimately I suppose all wild animals are opportunists by nature, and I can’t blame a robin for making a servant of a gullible gardener..
The Orange Tip 
The first photo is stunning!
Thanks!
You must be coming into a busy period now that spring is just around the corner. We’ve just bought a house with a little garden here in Cardiff, (yay!) and I’m spending a lot of time planning the garden. Do you have any tips as to where to get stuff from? I plan to order my roses from David Austen. Because we don’t have a car, I’ll need to order most of it online.. I’m excited!