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. WhenContinue reading “Beautiful Blossom and Fresh Mint Sauce”
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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 waitContinue reading “New and Old in the Garden, Apples and Houseplants”
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 plantsContinue reading “A Fresh New Start”
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, mossContinue reading “Fading Beauty and Christmas Preparations”
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 coupleContinue reading “Seasonal Pursuits”
Autumn Tints, Jam and a Painting
Late September. A bit of a nip in the air and a slight scent of Autumn. The fruit trees have yielded their delicious treasure and are now preparing to rest. The garden is winding down and so am I. Not everything goes to plan when you’re a gardener. In August I always sow my SpringContinue reading “Autumn Tints, Jam and a Painting”
Fruitfulness, Bric-a-Brac and a Painting in Progress
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”
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”
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”
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