February 24, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 24th, 1784
The laurels, & laurustines are not injured by the severe weather. Snow scarce passable in Newton-lane!
February 23, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 23rd, 1784
The tops of the blades of wheat are scorched with the frost.
February 15, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 15th, 1784
Snow deep, & drifted thro’ the hedges in curious, & romantic shapes.
February 14, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 14th, 1784
Sent Thomas as Pioneer to open the road to Faringdon: but there was little obstruction, except at the gate into Faringodn Hirn.
February 13, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 13th, 1784
This evening the frost has lasted 28 days.
February 11, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 11th, 1784
Snow covers the ground. Hares again in the garden.
February 10, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 10th, 1784
No hares have frequented the garden since the man shot, & killed one, & wounded an other.
February 6, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 6th, 1784
Sowed 48 bushels of peat-ashes on the great meadow, which covered more than half. 31 bush: were bought of my neighbours.
February 4, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 4th, 1784
Hard frosts. Paths thaw. Fleecy clouds. Sky muddled. Halo.
February 3, 1784
Posted by sydney on Feb 3rd, 1784
A near neighbour of mine shot at a brace of hares out of his window; & at the same discharge killed one, & wounded another. So I hope our gardens will not be so much molested. Much mischief has been done by these animals.
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