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I ran away from teaching to the country to grow veggies. There are also some chooks and a pair of troublesome goats who were so much trouble they had to go! My simple green life isn't always as simple or as green as I'd like...but I keep trying!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Winter Wednesdays #4

Tis the Winter Solstice down here at the bottom of the Earth.
Although there is lots of cold weather ahead...
we can now go forward into the light!

The air may be crisp and cold...



but the wonderful wintry sunshine
shafts its way into the the forest,


takes the 'prim' out of primulas,

makes the apples blush,


 and paints the prickly cactus irresistible.

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  1. PhoebeJune 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh how I'm looking forward to the light!
    Great pictures as usual Hazel!
    I've had a go at Winter Wednesday today.
    http://ballynoecottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/winter-wednesday-2.html

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  2. TaniaJune 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This is a great post Hazel. Lovely bright photos.

    Not much sunshine here lately...

    Joining you today with Winter Wednesday

    http://outbacktania.blogspot.com/2011/06/winter-wednesday_22.html

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  3. TammyJune 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Here is my winter sunshine, though it has abandoned us lately http://girlswearbluetoogarden.blogspot.com/2011/06/magical.html

    thanks for the invite and I know what I am having for lunch now following your previous post. :)

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  4. VonJune 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Good idea Hazel.

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  5. Enchanted MomentsJune 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I found some sunshine at our place today too Hazel...

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  6. Gooseberry JamJune 22, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Looks like a very pretty place down there Hazel...Hope your Keeping Warm
    I'm at home sitting by the fire!
    Would you like to join me?
    http://gooseberryjamman.blogspot.com/2011/06/winter-wednesday.html

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  7. KristiJune 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I just love reading your blog Hazel
    & funny to see other bolgs i read read you to so i thought i would join in: http://we-make-it-work.blogspot.com/

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  8. AndreaJune 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Hi Hazel,any little ray of sunshine is magic on a winters day.
    Enjoying reading others Wednesdays posts as well as yours!
    http://harvestwithglee.blogspot.com/wintermoods. Cheers.

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Your sister must be very clever to have beautiful primulas flowering on the Winter Solstice!

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  10. duchess_declutterJune 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Loving those photos Hazel - particularly the first one.
    I'm sure it's a bit nippy where you are - hope you have some of Gooseberry Jam's Balileys or something similar by your fireside.

    I've just done a winter post on my site - http://duchessdeclutter.blogspot.com/2011/06/winter-wednesday-theme_22.html

    cheers Wendy

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  11. RoseJune 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great pix Hazel!

    I have joined you again this week.

    http://greeningtherose.blogspot.com/2011/06/winter-wednesdays-4.html

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  12. AliJune 22, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Ooo Hazel, I still can't figure out how to link! I adore your photo of the sunlight in the trees - gosh your photos are really getting good...

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  13. cathy@homeJune 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Its HOT here and I am so missing some cooler weather

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  14. cathy@homeJune 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Maybe I have to do a Summer Sunday

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  15. cookieJune 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Very clever sister indeed!

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  16. LeighJune 23, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    OK but it will have to wait until December, LOL. Gorgeous photos. They make me happy to see.

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  17. KelliJune 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Love the primrose and the red background of your header. Go Winter!

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  18. Linda WoodrowJune 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Winter is actually a great growing season where I live. I love the lushness of the garden at the moment, but oh how I'm celebrating the coming longer days! http://witcheskitchen.com.au/in-season-in-mid-winter-in-nsw/

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