Sowing Seeds and Fishy Cakes
April is a month of sunshine and showers, lovely lambs and Easter eggs. Gentler days are ahead of us at last and the land springs to life. In my garden the plum trees have opened their beautiful snow-white blossom for the attention of the bees. I hope a frost won’t damage them but most years…
Spring Sensations and a Sweet Treat
March is a month of Spring joy, weather changes and for us, our wedding anniversary. Married for sixty-one years! We usually buy something for the garden to mark the occasion. This time we’ve had two beautiful hanging baskets full of bright little flowers. Such a busy time in the garden! I’ve started sowing seeds cautiously…
New and Old in the Garden, Apples and Houseplants
March heralds the beginning of Spring! It can be unkind but there will be some lovely days full of sunshine and bright flowers. Much to look forward to with Winter behind us. There’s been excitement and soul searching in the garden! Big decisions and deliberation. A new greenhouse has been erected and I can’t wait…
New Beginnings, Pesto and a Painting
February has been extremely wet and dull! It’s hard not to be low in spirit. However, I gave myself a talking-to and wrote a little poem. Gardener’s FrustrationThe relentless rain patters down,The sky so grey and dreary.My plants will surely drownWhich will make me very teary.Winter days seem endlessWhen the garden’s out of boundsAnd my…
Garden Changes, Beauty and Beans
February already! There’s an old rhyme which, I think, says, “February brings the rain, then it brings the snow again”. We’ve certainly had the rain. I hope it doesn’t bring the snow! On a better day I tidied one of the tunnels. There were some tiny carrots which were too small to use, so I…
Frosted Beauty, Baking and Contemplation
Winter may stretch ahead but there are welcome signs of renewal to lift my spirits in the garden. The weather has brought us snow, frost, storms and rain but it’s all forgiven when the sun shines. A few frosty days decorated leaves in a pleasing way and brought beauty to a frozen scene. When the…
A Fresh New Start
A new month, a new year! Happy New Year everyone. The festivities are over and time for a reassessment, New Year resolutions and looking ahead. Snow has fallen and covered the garden in a pure white blanket. A timely reminder that Winter has begun. Although the garden is mostly dormant there are some lovely plants…
Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas! The year has flown by and here we are again in the festive season. It’s such a busy time but I hope it’s an enjoyable one for all my readers. Amid the frantic preparations let’s take a moment to calm our nerves with a few moments in the garden. Although the…
Fading Beauty and Christmas Preparations
Almost Christmas and much to do. While the garden is sleeping I have time to prepare for the festive season. In between activities I wander around the damp garden for a breath of fresh air and to seek out glimpses of end of year beauty. Although the flowers have faded there are lovely leaves, moss…
Seasonal Pursuits
November is rushing by and thoughts of Christmas are uppermost. The weather has changed to seasonal cold with frosty mornings. Although this has finished off some of the plants there are highlights here and there. The winter Jasmine is flowering with its cheerful little blossoms. It’s a vigorous plant and needs cutting back every couple…
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