Category: Gardening

Black socks with vibrant rainbow stripes near the top, displayed with wooden sock blockers. The scene conveys warmth and comfort.

After the Solstice

It’s the day after the Summer Solstice and the longest day has passed – the shortest day, for those living on the other side of the world – and now the world is turning...

A content cat lies on its back beside a laptop, gently being petted by a hand. The scene conveys warmth and relaxation in a cosy workspace.

Monday gratitude

It’s the start of a new week, a blank slate (if you ignore the calendar!) and a whole seven days stretching out in front of us.  Aren’t we lucky to have that? Out of...

Hop to it!

After a week where I felt like I was running fast and getting nowhere, we’ve arrived at Easter weekend (for the Christian church) and I am back on full bean.  Hooray!  I’m pretty sure...

Bare tree branches form intricate patterns against a grey, overcast sky, conveying a sense of calm and stillness in a winter landscape.

Grey days

I got all giddy earlier in the week because the sun shone.  I even sat outside on the step in the sunshine and ate my lunch one day … but now we’re back to...

A cosy scene with a cup of tea, a teapot, and a jug on a wooden table. A partially knitted item and colourful yarn ball suggest a tranquil knitting session.

A bit chilly

Ooh, it’s gone really cold, hasn’t it?  The forecast said it’s going to get warmer again this week, but I was cold all last week and have been wearing more layers than usual. This...

A cosy scene with a ball of multicoloured yarn partially knitted, a pumpkin-shaped container, and a mug of tea on a wooden table. Warm autumn vibes.

Autumn meanderings

I feel like I’ve done a lot of meandering this week.  According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means “moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose” and I wouldn’t say that’s...