Tag: gardening
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Dreaming of an suburban homestead: can I achieve it?
When I was growing up my favourites shows were The Good Life, Darling Buds of May and All Creatures Great and Small. We spent a fair few years of my childhood growing up in Yorkshire, walking the moors, horse riding and playing outside as much as we could. I love the country but realistically I…
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Garden series Part 3: Planning and paying
So I have big plans for the garden. It’s all about layering and planting. so throughout spring and summer the garden is flooded with colour. Planning now means I get to enjoy the garden next summer. I will still keep a mix of pots but my main focus is on the plant bed and adding…
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A big day for little legs: plants galore
My friend asked me if we wanted to go for a coffee, it’s been a while since we spent any time together. So I suggested we meet at the the park which is filirther away, then go for a pub lunch. Frank walked for an hour before we headed to the nursery. His little legs…
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My garden is in bloom
My garden is in bloom through all the rain and glimpses of sun. My morning routine often involves a stroll of my plant pots coffee of tea in hand and take in any old jobs I need to do. I find it a nice way to clear my head and focus on the days tasks.…
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A farewell and some more plants for the heritage garden
My heritage garden is a collection of living memories. All relating to people we have lost and those who are still with us. Last Sunday we said goodbye to a family home where we shared many a discussion about politics or the environment. Wonderful people, wonderful food, wine and a very pretty garden. I only…
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Summer project: it’s time to tackle the decking
Over on my Instagram I have been sharing my progress on the decking. this is a summer project that I couldn’t start in May because of the constant rain but now that the sun is out I don’t have any excuses. My poor decking has been neglected. My flower pots don’t have trays on them…
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Flower Shower, it’s not all for the gram
I do love flowers but I hate throwing them away. I hate maintaining them only to watch them shrivel and die. They now end up in my compost bin but this year I have started treating myself to more flowers in the home. A few stocks and carnations to fill my vases, I change the…
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The Bees Knees
If you didn’t know my favourite room in my home is the garden. I have always been a crazy plant person. I rescued my flat mates peace lily that he wanted to throw out because all the flowers died. Prince Charles ( the peace lily) is about 7 years old now and sometimes I even…
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On a Roll:
Did I ever think I would post about loo roll… nope. but I am. Gavin has an annoying habit of keeping all the empty loo rolls. It was making me crazy, he smugly assured me i would find away to recycle them. I did. For my sweetpeas. they have long roots so its good to…
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Two for Joy: Bonsai Conifer trees
I should start by saying that conifers are my least favourite tree. I have four in my garden, 3 at the back and 1 near the front. They block out the trains so they do have a purpose but they look half dead and haunt my garden with a sombre presence. When i was cleaning…
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