I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog! It’s been a whirlwind few months with my son’s wedding, lots of writing work, a vintage sale – and so many harvests from my own little garden and from friends and neighbours. I can’t remember such a year for apples, pears, quinces, and… Read More »
home made food
Up to Speed
It has been a good month for new projects and plans. I have finally launched a web shop here on my website, after many months of talking about it. To celebrate, I have had some new cards printed, and they are already selling well. Available now, ÂŁ2.75 each, with lots of different designs to choose… Read More »
Between times
We’ve had five very sociable and busy days of Christmas, which has been absolutely lovely, but today (Sunday 28) is a quiet one, with no plans at all. I’ve pulled on an old jumper, grazed on rice cakes and marmalade for breakfast (rounded off by a piece of fudge), and now I’ve made coffee. Just… Read More »
And just like that…..
Summer went past in a flash…it never really got going, here in the UK. We had a few sunny days, but there was no long, warm stretch when the days slip past like beads on a string. The garden suffered, with dips in temperature, some torrential rain, gusting winds and brooding grey skies. But when… Read More »
Autumn days
The leaves on my little amelanchier tree are showing orange and gold tips. The tubs of cosmos, zinnias and geums are finally running out of steam and the ornamental grasses are gently fading to blonde. I’ve moved the big succulents to the shelter of the greenhouse and brought my citrus trees inside as we prepare… Read More »
Harvests
I’ve been making the effort to get out for more walks recently, partly because the gentle slide from August into September is one of my favourite times of the year and I don’t want to miss a minute of it. There’s just something about the light in the countryside, the rumble of combine harvesters, the… Read More »