Winter Solstice – signs of life
Today is the shortest day of the year – the winter solstice. The darkest day of the year, at least in my part of the world. Apparently we will have only 7 hours, 49 minutes and 41 seconds of daylight …
Autumn flowering crocus – flowering! Crocus Speciosus Cassiope
With the milder weather, Crocus Speciosus Cassiope is suddenly flowering away in the new Curve Border. They have not been getting any direct sunlight since planted at the end of October, as at this time of year the border is …
A frosty reception
Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ In my post on a moment of observation last week, I mentioned that I was going to start a daily walk around the garden. This is both to encourage myself to get out there, even if only …
A moment of observation
Crocus Speciosus Cassiope in the Shady Border Winter. After a long autumn, long in that often by the end of October it’s freezing but not this year, Winter has arrived. A mild day, more like Autumn. I took a short walk …
Spoonie veg: Broad Beans
Spoonie veg rating: 3 After garlic, I think Broad Beans are my favourite vegetable. Whilst it’s only a short season of cropping broad beans, those (approx) six weeks are just heavenly to me. There is something about freshly picked and …
Adding some curves to the Shady Border
When I’ve been photographing my garden in recent months, I’ve shied off capturing the conservatory end of the Shady Border, because I was quite unhappy with it. I realised the border needed more height and a better shape than the …
Waiting with ME
We have all been there. We’ve booked in a tradesperson to come around and fix something in our home (whether rented or owned). You plan for it, often taking a day off work. They don’t turn up at the agreed …
Borlotti Bean and Pumpkin stew
It’s coming up to Halloween and the time of the year when lots of pumpkins are purchased. However, the insides of the hollowed-out pumpkins are mostly thrown away, which is a total waste of food. And tasty food at that. …