The 15th of the Hebrew calendar month of Shevat, also known as the New Year for trees. Yesterday J planted a Bramley apple tree near the house and today he planted another in the vineyard

After supper we will eat fruit to remind us of the importance of planting trees and vines.

A few years ago our grandson’s class made a trip to The Gables and all the children took turns digging earth and planting fruit trees. An ancient festival for trees reminds us that we all have an obligation to plant trees even if we will not pick the fruit. Future generations will enjoy them and the trees will cleanse the very air that we breathe. Happy Tu Bishvat

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Domino’s daughter gave birth this morning. She doesn’t seem too sure about her responsibilities towards her lamb. We have put her in the barn and moved Angel and Helly to an outside enclosure to give mother and baby some peace and quiet.

Only to discover that Little Miss Pretty had given birth to a large, white singleton. Let’s hope the ewe shields it from the vicious wind tonight.

As the raging winds do blow.

A gorgeous full moon but we await the storm with trepidation.