We’ve had some very wet days since my last post but our garden needed it. Sunny spells have relieved the grey skies in between showers. The early Autumn flowers are a delight. Rudbeckias glow even on the dullest day with their golden petals and near black cones. I brought in a few to fill aContinue reading “Fruitfulness, Bric-a-Brac and a Painting in Progress”
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Beans, Butterflies and Poetry
The beginning of September! The end of Summer and a new season ahead of us with its own pleasures. “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” as the poet so rightly said. Our trees are dipping with the weight of delicious fruit. Such a good year for apples, pears and plums in my garden. Some areContinue reading “Beans, Butterflies and Poetry”
Summer Treasures and Tomato Chutney
Although Summer is still in full swing there are signs that the garden is winding down. Leaves are falling from the fruit trees and pears and apples are giving up their treasure. Blackberries shine out where the brambles have sneaked in here and there. Glowing autumn colours lighten up the garden now. Rudbeckias are favouritesContinue reading “Summer Treasures and Tomato Chutney”
Late Summer Pleasures and Cake
The last month of Summer has begun. A few more weeks of light nights and flowers before the season of “mellow fruitfulness.” Meanwhile, my “Stargazer” lilies are fabulous and their heady perfume lingers on the air. There is a lily called “Brasilia” which I love and hoping to buy and plant this autumn. It hasContinue reading “Late Summer Pleasures and Cake”
High Summer and Stitching
High Summer. The hum of the bees, fluttering butterflies and the scent of honeysuckle on the evening air. It flits by in the twinkling of an eye but so much to enjoy while it lasts. While some days and nights have been much too hot for comfort the gentler days have been a delight. NowContinue reading “High Summer and Stitching”
The Summer Garden and a Simple Meal
Past the midpoint of the year and whizzing by. Much to enjoy in the garden though with beautiful flowers and delicious summer vegetables. My early crop of peas are over and I need to resow as soon as possible. That sweet tenderness is a special treat I want to repeat. Beans are taking over now.Continue reading “The Summer Garden and a Simple Meal”
Strawberries and Wine
We’ve reached the Summer Solstice so Summer has officially begun. The heat some days is intense. Too hot by day to work in the garden but the evenings are pleasant. So much going on now with flowers, fruit and vegetables. I harvested my little crop of garlic which I planted in Autumn. The bulbs areContinue reading “Strawberries and Wine”
Summer Fruit and Flowers
The glorious May weather seems a far away dream now that June is here. Although we have some sunny spells there’s also a lot of rain. I know the garden needs it but not heavy downpours. As I write thunderstorms are expected and the rain is pounding down. Still plenty to enjoy in the gardenContinue reading “Summer Fruit and Flowers”
Roses, a Recipe and Thoughts of Spring
Refreshing rain at last! Sunny days are wonderful but constant watering is a chore. The garden was very thirsty but now it’s moist and full of promise. The roses have started flowering and their beauty is a joy. My “Golden Showers” climber was the first and lit up a corner where it leans against theContinue reading “Roses, a Recipe and Thoughts of Spring”
The Merry Month of May
Drifts of May blossom petals scatter over the paving, the scent lingering in the air and the satin flowered Welsh poppies are lit with a golden glow, filling the garden with welcome colour. So much to enjoy in the month of May. My Clematis montana “Elizabeth” scrambles right to the top of the fruit treesContinue reading “The Merry Month of May”
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