The what makes you happy thread 2021

[Bren In Pots]

A new thread for a New Year

Here's a link to the 2020 thread.

https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gr...ad-2020/page22

[Nicos]

Having a really gentle and slow day...a perfect start to the year, with a promise of good things to come

[Snoop Puss]

The thrushes in the olive tree outside the house getting used to me. Nice to be able to observe them close up.

[lottie dolly]

That a new year has begun,the nights will be getting lighter,family/friends and the vine support,a new start to the rest of our lives

[Bren In Pots]

Watching the snow falling and knowing I don't need to go outside.

[Nicos]

Seeing an orchid unexpectedly coming into flower.
I watered it 2 months ago and put it in a bright but warm room and forgot about it Suddenly remembered and went to water it only to find it’s started flowering again for the 3rd time in less than 2 years!
And yep....it’s in the lounge now

[mothhawk]

Watching the snow falling and knowing I don't need to go outside.

It started to snow here about 5 minutes ago, it looks so pretty in the light from the street lamp.

[DannyK]

Watching about at least six redwings, first ones this year, on very large ivy.

What was fascinating was when something spooked them. They disappeared by dropping into the ivy.

Got a few shots, but not very good as hand held 300mm. Must try to set up a tripod. in case they come back.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103667.../shares/b7Q0K1

[Snoop Puss]

Birds eating seeds. A small and not unusual sight but definitely a joy to see.

[Nicos]

Happy to have set up my Xmas pressi...A wildlife camera!
It's fixed on a tree in the garden near where we think foxes squeeze under the wire fence.
Our neighbour said there is a badger den in the chestnut wood next to the house so it might even be one of those!
Exciting!!!

[Nicos]

Hearing the barn owls screeching last night ( probably saying “ blinking ‘eck it’s windy!”)
I’ve also heard the Tawny owls but the barn owls are rarer here, so that was wonderful hearing a couple chatting each other up!

might be a good time to think about getting up more bird houses for the other garden birds....looks like spring is on its way!

[Bren In Pots]

No rain due today according to the Met Office

[Nicos]

I sowed some mùstard and cress a couple of days ago and left it covered on a radiator.
I suddenly remembered it this morning and it's grown about 3cm!!!!

Didnt expect it to be that fast, so I best get some eggs hard boiled..I've been fancying an egg and cress butty for a while now!

[bramble]

While out in the garden this afternoon, spotted the first crocus in blossom.
First signs of spring.

[Nicos]

Just the thought of having proper crackling- the first time in over a year!
yummy yummy yum yum. * smacks lips in anticipation!