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 theContinue reading “Frosted Beauty, Baking and Contemplation”
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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 theContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
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”
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”
Living a contented creative life. 