Author Archives: Earthy Homemaker

Petals, Perfume and Painting

April ending and the merry month of May to enjoy. The garden and countryside are bursting with new life. The grass verges are golden with dandelions and new leaves are clothing the bare trees. So much is happening in the garden, it’s hard to keep up. The tomato plants have been growing but nights haveContinue reading “Petals, Perfume and Painting”

Fresh Veg and Easter Treats

Easter time and the garden is bursting with life. Something new to enjoy every day. The plum blossom was beautiful but falling now. The pears are smothered in lovely cream petals. The view of the pear tree nearest the house is fabulous when we look through the landing window The crab apple has deep pinkContinue reading “Fresh Veg and Easter Treats”

Bouquets, Repairs and Seed Sowing

We’re past the Vernal Equinox now so days should be a bit longer than nights. Good news for everyone and especially gardeners. April is usually a lovely month with warm Spring days, a few showers to keep the flowers blooming and fresh green leaves bursting out everywhere. We celebrated our Diamond Wedding Anniversary and theContinue reading “Bouquets, Repairs and Seed Sowing”

Spring Beauties, a Gardening Tip and a very Special Event

Halfway through March and Spring is definitely springing! So much going on in the garden and in my life (more of that later). Here’s a short poem I was inspired to write. Springing To LifeMarch is a mixture of sunshine and chills,The satin petals of crocus flowers,The golden glory of daffodilsAnd crystal drops of suddenContinue reading “Spring Beauties, a Gardening Tip and a very Special Event”

New Life, Brownies and a Painting

“Mad as a March Hare”! That’s me now that Spring is on the way. The month has begun with glorious sunshine and flowers are colouring the stirring soil. What a lovely time of year. So welcome after the dreary cold of Winter and filling me with inspiration. I sowed my first seeds of the seasonContinue reading “New Life, Brownies and a Painting”

Garden Notes, Colour and a Poem

Mid February has seen some cold, dull days. A few glimpses of sunshine have been precious. March is not too far away though and will hopefully bring sunlight, daffodils and budding trees. The birds are very busy in the garden, fattening up for their Spring activities. Snatches of lovely song fill the air from timeContinue reading “Garden Notes, Colour and a Poem”

Garden Treasures and Jam Surprises

February holds more promise for longer days and lovely flowers. By the middle of the month there will be noticeable changes in the garden. Snowdrops, crocuses and hellebores will offer welcome colour and signs that Spring is just ahead. Many of my snowdrops are already nodding their dainty petals and the hellebores are unfolding theirContinue reading “Garden Treasures and Jam Surprises”

Winter Chill and Healthy Eating

January brings a mixture of moods and changeable weather. The flurry of the festive season leaves a blank canvas to fill afterwards. It’s time for positive thinking and winter pastimes. The garden had a covering of snow last week. It melted, froze and snowed again with sharp frosts overnight. I captured melting moments with myContinue reading “Winter Chill and Healthy Eating”