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• The Train Journey

  

  It all began when I was driving from Leicester to Nottingham early one Sunday morning.  The sun was still rising and the light was changing as I drove. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review November 2017

  

  It has turned cold, suddenly, definitely, deliberately, the temperatures have dropped towards zero. The vegetable borders, which have been sort of cleared for... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Autumn Skies at Easton Walled Gardens

  

  Last weekend I went to Easton Walled Gardens to peruse their Artisan Food Fair that was taking place. I perused and purchased (many chocolate brownies are now... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month - November 2017

  

  or - the wrong sorbus. I used to have a very lovely Sorbus cashmeiriana, but it up and died last year which was rather a shame. Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• I Stayed at Home

  

  It's the time of year when things are getting cold outside, the light is getting precious and the darkest days of winter are yet to come. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Letter to the Garden, a Year on

  

  Dear garden, It has been a year since I last wrote to you and whilst I note you did not give me the courtesy of a reply; I feel that I should have not waited... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - The Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley

  

  I was intrigued by the title of this new book from Victoria Summerley, I wanted to know who the secret gardeners could be.  I was sent a review copy and whilst ... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Is This the End of the Road?

  

  The weather has now taken a chilly turn and we have had a couple of good frosts.  Nothing too cold really as yet, but enough to convince some of the summer... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - Quince Down

  

  Well it had to happen didn't it?  One minute the quince was there, hanging, looking lovely and plump on its branch, the next time I looked (a couple of storms... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: Stihl Cordless Hedgetrimmer, Brushcutter and Leaf Blower

  

  I think it is fair to say that I am very much a fan of Stihl products.  I have reviewed products for them previously and genuinely think they are a high... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Moment of Autumn Sun

  

  The past week feels like it has been very grey and cloudy.  We are now properly in autumn and the days get shorter one after another. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review - October 2017

  

  This year has flown by so it is quite astonishing that October has been and gone in a blink of a blinky eye.  It was a month that also involved some weather,... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - Moorland Wildlife and Garden Wildlife by Villager Jim

  

  When I am not obsessing about my garden and reading gardening books, I obsess about photography and photograph books so when I was asked if I would like to... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Portmeirion Pause

  

  As regular readers will know, Portmeirion is my favourite favourite place. I usually holiday there every two years apart from when I go inbetween that. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Tree Mood

  

  It turns out I am in a bit of a tree mood at the moment.  I love trees at all times of the year but there is something about the last gasp of autumn that I trul... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - the Wildlife Gardener by Kate Bradbury

  

  I was asked if I would like to review a copy of Kate Bradbury's new book 'the wildlife gardener' and I was very pleased to say yes.  I therefore have not paid... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month - October 2017

  

  Stand up Dahlia Waltzing Matthilda, you are this month's irritating, nay, really annoying plant. You have been flowering really well, but then just when I need... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The Bridal Flowers 5 - The Wedding Day Arrives

  

  The long awaited wedding day arrived in mid-October and not only did the flowers have to be ready, but I had to be able to make them up into the required... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The End of Summer

  

  Summer has been a flibbertigibbet this year, here for a while, gone for a while; back for a short burst and then disappearing again. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Cercidiphyllum Autumn

  

  Any time of year it is the time for trees, as autumn reaches it peak they have that moment when you stop and consider their beauty with wonder. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2017 GARDENING, HOME