Making an initial garden plan when we started our kitchen extension renovations two and a half years ago really helped to focus my mind. My painting wasn’t to scale, and it certainly wasn’t mathematically accurate, but at least I knew what I was aiming for. Of course, setbacks and changes happen. It’s part of gardening… Read More »
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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 »
Wintering
I’ve hung a wreath on my front door and twined some fairy lights over the olive tree. It can only mean one thing: winter is here. I’ve plundered the garden for as many natural embellishments as I can find, and they are waiting on the kitchen table until I have time to turn them into… 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 »
A few updates….
Apologies if you tried to access my website recently. It crashed for the first time ever, owing to increased traffic. I’m not sure if everyone was trying to read my RHS Chelsea report – or if it was just a glitch. I like to think it was my enormous popularity, but…. Anyway, normal service has… Read More »
New tea towel drop!
Just a quick post today to say that I’ve restocked all my tea towels now, and there are currently five different designs to choose from, including two brand new ones. I was prompted by my recent purchase and potting up of dahlias to design this tea towel, above. I love the different shapes and rich… Read More »