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It’s magnolia season and I am here for it
I live these early spring flowers and I happen to live in an area that is full to the brim of them. They are magnificent. White Pink Burgandy I have no interest in eating them. I just love watching them flower and then leaving them to nature. We have this small tree which will be…
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Of course I am superstitious but only in a good way
Are you superstitious? I believe in karma, I believe in Mother Nature , in Physics and Science. I don’t believe in fate. I worked in a shop that sold mirrors and after breaking my third I realised that bad luck was a silly superstition that didn’t hold any power, not with me. By the time…
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Dreaming of these window boxes
I tried to find the owner of the picture but it leads back to Instagram and someone sharing a photo, then sharing a photo. It’s trickier not being on instagram so if this beautiful photo is your creation please let me know. I would love to know what flowers these are as I really would…
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Moment in time: sowing seeds
Today was a wonderful day. I finally got to sow some pumpkin, courgettes and swash seeds. Just two of each. Perfect little pearls of hope. I am starting them off early so my harvest will be bountiful! I walked round my garden today, smiling at all the plants that are growing, Muscari and daffodils clashing…
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My tips for dealing with brambles
Today was bramble day. I have to cut them all back and dig them up. Today was a cutting day not a digging day. This took me almost 3 hours to cut it right back but I am pleased as punch with my efforts. Brambles are resilient, and beautiful. Tip: Wear clothes that cover your…
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March list… it’s veggie time
I am so excited about sowing. We actually have no plans this weekend so I can take a few hours and potter around the garden. My main aim is to tackle the brambles. I want them all gone. This is at least a two hour job so I need to make a big dent in…
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I learned that social media is the biggest trap
What is the last thing you learned? I know it’s only been a week of no social media, mainly Instagram, Facebook ( yes I am a millennial, I loved my log burner and gardening group) and the biggest time waster I loved, TikTok. I haven’t been spending my evenings on my phone. Except for writing…
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Can I make a scale model of the house?
So 20 odd years ago I did train in theatre design, making scale models of theatres and productions but that was so long ago. I know I have the knowledge, just not sure if I have the skills. I ordered some foam board, metal rulers ( I collect rulers), a scale ruler, scalpel and blades,…
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Day 8 of no social media: a few things I am grateful for
This is just going to be a list of things that made me grateful and happy the last few days. There is probably a million small things I am grateful for, but for now……
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Extension is about to happen
It’s been trying. Our neighbour decided to throw his weight about and yell at our builder. The extension is about to happen so we brought down a wall on our property. It doesn’t touch his wall but it is near it. He decided to tell us we weren’t allowed to take it down. We emailed…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 