Summer Colours, Courgettes and Cheesy Bake.
Almost mid-Summer already! The year is flying by. The intense heat has stretched the garden to its limit but thankfully we’ve had a few cloudy days to give a little relief. The water butts are bone dry. Not enough rain to keep them filled. Reluctantly we’ve had to resort to the hose for essentials. Foxgloves,…
Fruit, Flowers and Holiday Sketches
Summer is wonderful! Roses, strawberries, sunshine and light nights. So much to enjoy. The garden has new treasures every week and delicious things to eat. The broad beans are almost finished. I haven’t had enough to freeze this year but they have been such a treat. I enjoy eating them seasonally anyway so I don’t…
Poetry, Pottery and Garden Treasure
June! A time of roses and strawberries. Garden delights a-plenty in this early summer period. Every day brings something lovely to see and to eat. We had record breaking temperatures for a few days but now it’s sunshine and showers. The garden desperately needed water but these dull skies are hard to bear at times.…
Sunny Days, Sage and Onion and a Painting
After a wet spell the sun is beaming down on us. The garden is responding with new flowers and fresh crisp salads to enjoy. I’ve sown tender vegetables now that the risk of frost is almost over. I have squashes, courgettes and cucumbers growing into nice little seedlings in the greenhouse but I have bought…
May Blossom and Cabbage Parcels
The merry month of May! Such a lovely month in the year. Days are warmer and longer and the garden is blooming. The old saying, ” n’ere cast a clout till May be out” refers to the blossom on the hawthorn trees, known as May flowers. In other words, be cautious until the hawthorns blossom…
Beautiful Blossom and Fresh Mint Sauce
April has been a sunny month so far here in my area. The flowers have flourished and the vegetables are thriving. A few windy days have caused concern but most plants have resisted the twists and turns of the breeze. Dappled shade and interesting shadows are another fascinating feature on these brightly lit days. When…
Spring Sowing and a Veggie Meal
More sunshine and showers this month. Some lovely days when the garden beckons for work and pleasure. So much to see and do! The pear blossom is wonderful but lasts a mere few days. The petals are already drifting around like snowflakes. There’s a Berberis in the front garden which has grown enormously and is…
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…
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