The garden is bursting out all over. My Morrisons ÂŁ5 plum tree is growing almost in front of my eyes, the blue fescue grasses and little orange geums are filling out the raised beds, just as I’d planned, and I’ve grown my first rose (and it has flowered!). It is hard to believe that when… Read More »
Gardening
My retreat
My plans fell through on Sunday, but that meant an unexpected day on my own in the garden. At the moment, I can’t think of anything nicer. In the pale sunshine, I finished painting my fences in Urban Slate, and gave a piece of trellis a coat of Cuprinol Dusky Gem. I attached it to… Read More »
Back outside!
We moved in to our new house at the end of June 2018, so last year there was no time to do much to the garden in the growing season. It became a bit of a dumping ground for boxes which would not fit into the house. We did build a pretty little shed, but… Read More »
12 Days of Making (11) Last minute gifts
A planter makes a beautiful last minute gift, and it’s not too late to bag a few cyclamen and some ivy to create this pretty white and green bowl of loveliness. Take an old bowl (I used this copper one from a flea market in the summer). Decant the plants, and put some potting compost… Read More »
12 Days of Making (5) Gifting plants
To me, there’s no nicer present than a plant. I love going to the market at this time of year and seeing what’s on offer amongst all the festive greenery. Narcissi, Christmas roses and hyacinths, just a couple of pounds for those little pots of joy. And it’s so easy to make them look good.… Read More »
12 Days of Making (3) Natural table decorating
My thoughts have turned to decorating the house, and as I’ve decided to try and be as plastic free as possible this year, I’m going to be using mainly plants and flowers. I love the choice of evergreens around at this time of year: snowberries, holly, pine, ivy with its lovely variegated berries, Christmas roses… Read More »