Author Archives: Earthy Homemaker

We had some snow again. Not my favourite thing but I have to admit it does look wonderful and remains a mysterious phenomenon no matter how old you are. I wrote another poem about it. Snowy Night and Morning The powdered snow lay all around. Flowers drooped their frozen heads, The wind had dropped, thereContinue reading “Nutty Knitting and Snow”

We had a powdering of snow again. Barely covering the ground but enough to look pretty. The flowers were a little bowed but still giving me the utmost pleasure. Definitely not gardening weather. I thought, what could be nicer than baking in my warm kitchen? I had some dates to use up and a coupleContinue reading “Eggshells and Sprout Tops”

Been knitting those little acorns I mentioned last time. It’s a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. I hope to make an autumn wreath of leaves, berries and fruits. This is just the beginning and is prompting ideas for how it might look. Only one small problem. I used the colours suggested byContinue reading “Knitted Acorns and a Sweet Potato Meal”

Although more snow is forecast the flowers continue to appear. I spotted my first crocus of the year nestled among the old aster stems. So cheerful. Despite looking so pure and delicate it must be very tough to shine on such a cold day. I know I keep banging on about Hellebores but they areContinue reading “The New and the Old”

We’ve had our first dose of the Covid vaccine. So impressed with the organisation. Our local doctors and numerous volunteers were amazing. So glad to have had it done, we’re so lucky. I hope the second dose will be very soon. Meanwhile Winter is up to it’s old tricks. We have had snow on andContinue reading “Preserves and Pottery”

The Hellebores just get better by the day. I took a few shots before the snow came again. So pretty and so welcome in the winter. A few early Snowdrops are opening their flowers too. We have lots of birds taking advantage of the handouts we provide. This garden is especially good for seeing aContinue reading “Birds and Bumps in the Night”

The days are lengthening, just slightly but even a bit is welcome. Even though the garden is damp and dreary there are signs of life. Snowdrops will be in flower in about a week and the birds are singing. Looking for mates and anticipating Spring, no doubt. Bulbs are peeping through the soil. I haveContinue reading “Flowers and Wine”

Most trees are completely bare now. The leaves have fallen and have blown away to lie in heaps until the earth reclaims them. But how beautiful those trees are without their green foliage. The little painting above is one I did of a favourite tree at Dudmaston Hall in Shropshire. The structure of the branchesContinue reading “Winter Trees and Making Jam”

We’ve had snow, frost , fog and rain during the last week. Slippery paths in the garden, frozen puddles and frost-rimmed plants. Had a walk around the other day when a frosty morning tempted me out with my camera. I love the way the frost outlines the edges of the leaves and fragile petals. SurprisingContinue reading “Comfort Food and Treasures”

The snow has been falling for the last few days. On Saturday it fell silently in huge lacey flakes covering everywhere in a silent blanket. I didn’t venture out into the cold, preferring to stay warm and dry but I took some photos through the windows. I wrote a little poem about the fascination whichContinue reading “Winter Wonderland”