Category: Gardening

Frosty!

I did wonder last week what would happen to the flowers in the garden if it was frosty.  Well, today I found out! It’s gone lunchtime now and there is still thick frost on...

Close-up of vivid red-orange Rudbeckia blooms, one in sharp focus against soft green garden foliage, with a bright, lively feel.

Rudbeckias and roses

It’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted and there’s a very good reason for that as I’ve had a lot going on – more blog posts to come!  I’ve got so...

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...