“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”
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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”
Renewal and Winter Treats
Hello and Happy New Year! Christmas is behind us and it can seem like only Winter is ahead. However, there’s also a feeling of renewal and a determination to do better in the coming months. This keeps the cold miserable days in perspective and enthuses us. I was inspired to write a poem to sumContinue reading “Renewal and Winter Treats”
Merry Christmas
Almost Christmas! The weeks have flown by. Although it can be hectic it’s a nice distraction as Winter sets in and now I’m older I have the time to enjoy the process. With all the preparations it’s nice to walk around the garden for a few peaceful moments. There are still things to see ifContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
Variable Weather and Coffee Cream Roulade
Autumn is in full swing and Winter fast approaching. Since my last post, here in the UK, we’ve had all sorts of weather: snow, rain, wind, frost, sun and even a rainbow. The garden is looking brown and drab now. I have to snatch precious glimpses of colour wherever they spring up. Along the sideContinue reading “Variable Weather and Coffee Cream Roulade”
Christmas Cake and Creativity
Misty mornings but still relatively warm for November here in south Cheshire. Leaves are littering the drive and paths but the Beech tree is still a blaze of gold and orange. The big Acer is almost bare now but has been a glorious sight and the leaves gathering on the ground look so pleasing. TheContinue reading “Christmas Cake and Creativity”
Autumn Treasures and Christmas Planning
The year is flying by. November already. Here in the UK we celebrate on November 5th with fireworks and bonfires but on the 11th day we remember those who gave their lives in wartime. The field poppy is the emblem we wear to show that we still care. It’s also my birthday month so itContinue reading “Autumn Treasures and Christmas Planning”
Autumn Scents, Baked Apples and Knitting
Autumn is well under way. The damp earth smells of scented leaves, berries are glistening and colours are changing. Days are shorter so plants are snuggling into the soil to protect themselves from Winter’s chill. The garden hasn’t entirely given up though. Winter crops are almost at their peak. The sprouts are doing well, theContinue reading “Autumn Scents, Baked Apples and Knitting”
Living a contented creative life. 