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”
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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”
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”
Bouquets, Repairs and Seed Sowing
We’re past the Vernal Equinox now so days should be a bit longer than nights. Good news for everyone and especially gardeners. April is usually a lovely month with warm Spring days, a few showers to keep the flowers blooming and fresh green leaves bursting out everywhere. We celebrated our Diamond Wedding Anniversary and theContinue reading “Bouquets, Repairs and Seed Sowing”
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”
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