Category: Gardening

A calico cat rests beside a colourful bouquet of pink, magenta, and white flowers in warm sunlight, creating a peaceful, cosy scene.

August Friday

Hello, hello, and happy Friday to you!  I do hope that everything is well with your world – the news this last week has been so sad with reports of people’s houses burning with...

Cross-stitch artwork in progress features penguins and tropical fish. Threads and a colour guide are visible on the wooden frame.

Cooling down

Phew, it’s been a bit hot, hasn’t it?  If you live outside the UK and you’re used to the temperatures being over 35°C (95°F), spare a thought for those of us living on this...

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...