I was watching a bullfinch hopping around in the garden this morning. A welcome distraction from my exercise bike torture, he was cheerfully moving around the unmown grass, occasionally checking out the peach and pear trees. They’ve always been a favourite of mine and I was reminded how their obvious characteristics of striking plumage and […]
par Heidi Smith
So where were we? Oh yes, I recall i was going to rewild and that would be that. As ever , though, the devil is in the detail. As mentioned we have donkeys, horses and a mule that can do a good job at eating grass. In fact one of the UK`s suppliers of wildflower […]
par Nik Smith
I clean a lot of toilets and make a lot of beds. So many in fact, that I just do it on autopilot which leaves me a lot of time with my own thoughts. No one wants to be left with my thoughts, not even me, so I plug myself into BBC Sounds or Spotify […]
par Nik Smith
PLYMOUTH PEAR AT LE MOULIN DE PENSOL It has taken us 6 years to correctly identify this tree. It flowered and fruited profusely in our first year here and we tentatively made jelly, thinking it was a crab apple. The jelly was delicious with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg although none was added. The jars […]
par Heidi Smith
Are you a passionate triathlete seeking the perfect getaway that combines exhilarating triathlon training with a serene and picturesque holiday for you and your loved ones? Look no further than Le Moulin de Pensol, where nature-loving athletes can immerse themselves in breathtaking surroundings, thrilling adventures, and unmatched hospitality. Located in the heart of the Parc […]
par Heidi Smith
The walking season has started and we are starting to receive gortex-clad guests who have walked in from our local Grand Randonnee footpath, the GR4. Walkers are some of my favourite guests. Because they have come here slowly, through the chestnut woods of Limousin they are already in tune with the tenor of the place […]
par Heidi Smith
What we did when we found Harvest Mice at the Mill If you own any amount of land in France, you also own quite a few brambles. They seem to grow bigger and meaner than they do in the UK, and somehow even the blackberries they provide don’t make them worth it. We quickly realised […]
par Heidi Smith
Over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin: the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday With over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin, it’s the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday. When I left […]
par Heidi Smith
Changement climatique Avec un diplôme en sciences de l'environnement et un autre en géographie entre nous, on a parfois l'impression d'en savoir trop sur l'état de la planète. La COP26 a été un désastre total et n'allait jamais être autre chose avec le gouvernement britannique éco-réticent comme hôte. Mais l'inaction mondiale sur le climat […]
par Heidi Smith
The problems of buying stuff online, and too much honey My latest blog post is about the problems of buying stuff online. To be more exact, the actual problems of buying stuff online that turn out to be miniature versions of the thing I actually wanted. Also, we are absolutely covered in honey! I had […]
par Heidi Smith
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