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”

Petals, Pickles and Stitching

Frost, snow, storms, rain and a few nice days! All to be expected in January. The month is a hard one. The hatches have been truly battened and the fire has been lit for some cosier evenings. There were few opportunities to go out into the garden but whenever I could I was out there.Continue reading “Petals, Pickles and Stitching”