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• Plot Plan 24a

  

  Patience is a virtue that has just about been completely depleted in this house. We're getting ants-y; even Maggie can't stand still and she attacked the rug... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Nothing Else Matters

  

  Every now and then, when you aren't looking for it, you hear a piece of wisdom that not only makes sense but eases the soul and gives one hope. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• A Glimpse into Chronic Depression

  

  The beautiful blue sky contrasts so well with the dense darkness inside me. The wind blowing and refreshing everyone out there is just a little mocking as I... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Ecotherapy for Valentine's Day

  

  We don't fall for the highly commercialised Valentine's Day trappings anymore. We used too, we used to love it but this was our 17th one together and so no... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• the 14b Plan :)

  

  The wait is over! I can feel the tension, the excitement bursting forth as, yes, the plan for 14b has been drawn up and you dear reader are about to see it in... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Shrub Rose Pruning / All Or Nothing

  

  So as it is with the world, after Saturday came Sunday and we returned to the plots. See once I get started on a topic I get rather excited and there is so... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Saturday - An OK Day

  

  Wow, I really didn't think I would get to write a title like that for a heck of a while. However today was indeed, OK :) The depression did not win and the... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Just Like a Bulb...

  

  ...I hibernate; with no expectations being made of me, waiting for the winds to change and life to become a more settled environment. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Farewell 2014

  

  Is it just me or is the fact, yes FACT! that it will be another whole new year tomorrow really rather shocking?? I can't begin to think what it has in store... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Happy Holidays

  

  I engage in far too much negative thinking during winter. I end up with the darkness and the miserable weather invading my heart and causing it to be such a... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Getting Back to Normal

  "Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o'er wrought heart and bids it break"Shakespeare - from MacbethWe lost Andrew's sister on the... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• I'm Still Here

  

  It's been a long time since I wrote to you my lovely friends. I hope that in my absence you have all been well, merrily busy with Christmas plans and just... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Winter Warmers

  

  A hot chocolate made with lots of froth and a cheeky little gingerbread man are the things I need right now. Oh and and blanket and for everyone to stop... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• The Cape Aloe

  

  Are you like me, do you need to know about your plants in detail once they are in your loving embrace? Well, yesterday's delivery of (excuse me but my plant is ... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Mustn't Grumble

  

  Okay so I'm not going to lie to you, it's bloomin' nasty out there even though they said today would be nice (nice for November that is). It's sunshiney but goo... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Your Allotment in November

  

  Can you believe it? November is upon us and the clocks have gone back and the shops are filling up with Christmas decorations! I was even looking at coats... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Home Truths

  

  Do you ever feel like the world has chewed you up and spat you out on the ground, covered in slimy saliva? Well that's exactly how I've been since we came home... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Baby It's Cold Outside

  

  The weather! Oh my what a past couple of days; the tail end of an ex-hurricane is more than enough for this girl. It's really starting to feel like the dreaded... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Favourite Garden ~ La Roche Jagu

  

  For no other reason but to annoy me, the weather here at home is dull and grey and there's been plenty of heavy rain. What a contrast from beautiful Brittany,... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Must Do Autumn Work

  My dear friends, I'm still thinking of you and my Lottie in the wee hours. Our holiday is going super well and the autumn colours are glorious, the fresh food i... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME