It’s the last day of the year, and a time both for reflection and looking forward to whatever the next year has in wait. It’s been a busy month and now I have a little time to rest and relax before 2024 begins. We had our first proper snow of the winter yesterday. Once more the garden was transformed into Narnia for a few hours before the rain washed most of it away.

There have been a few frosty mornings this December but on the whole, it’s been reasonably mild with lots of rain and some strong stormy winds.

When the sky has been clear enough, there have been some lovely sunrises and sunsets again this month.

The garden has recently welcomed another new visitor. This magnificent pheasant (christened Phil) has been strutting his stuff along the garden wall to get his lunch at one of the bird feeders. He has become a garden regular and seems to making himself well and truly at home.

I hope you have a good time however you are celebrating this new year’s eve. I’ll be keeping cosy, with my feet up, having a slice of fruity ginger cake and a raising a glass of ginger wine to welcome in 2024. My best wishes to you all. Happy New Year:)