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• My Garden This Weekend – 4th October 2015

  

  What a lovely autumn weekend. Misty cool mornings followed by warm sunny afternoons. I do love Autumn; its my second favourite season after Spring. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Future

  

  So it’s the last day of Writing 101 – such a pity. Our final task is to write about the future.  As usual I drafted my post in my head on my drive home; my... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Meet the Blogger: Brian of OurGarden@19

  

  Today’s Writing 101 assignment requires me to do a collaborative post with a fellow blogger such as an interview or guest post. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month View September 2015

  

  September 2015Whilst the garden might not be as floriferous (there’s that word again) as some at the end of September I am pleased with the range of texture... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• So I Like Plants…

  

  It seems that all indications are that I am a plant addict.  There are worse addictions you could have but I do find myself wondering where this obsession with... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• My Garden This Weekend – 27/9/15

  

  What a glorious autumnal weekend it has been.  I do love this time of year and I always find myself feeling like it’s the start of the year not winding down to... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Embroidery Update

  

  My writing prompt relates back to the poll I put up earlier this week. I am supposed to write something arising out of what readers have asked for.   Someone... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The Crafted Garden

  

  I often have whimsical thoughts that I will make some ornamental delight from autumn leaves or festoon the house with winter foliage and berries for Christmas. ... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Why No Lawn – in 200 Words

  

  My garden is smallish and with my plant addiction I need to prioritise plant space so good-bye lawn. Who needs a lawn anyway?Some would argue that a lawn is a... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• To Write Or to Garden, That is the Question

  Anyone who reads this blog regularly will know that I am a passionate gardener, so my response to today’s Writing 101 prompt about what I do when not writing... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• My Garden This Weekend – 20/9/15

  

  We have had a lovely early Autumn weekend which has allowed for some gardening as well as a wander round the local flea fair.  Parts of the garden are looking... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The Plant Lovers Guide to Asters

  

  I have a backlog of books to review and although book reviews was almost the least popular subject for posts in the poll I carried out earlier this week I do... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

  

  Today’s writing assignment is to have a virtual cup of coffee.  The idea is already out there on various blogs – Kate goes global and Girl with the Red hair... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• An Open Letter to the Worldwide Web

  

  Dear Worldwide WebOr if I maybe familiar www, I am writing to express my amazement and appreciation of the contribution you have made since you emerged in our... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – September 2015

  

  Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’I nearly forgot all about Garden Bloggers Bloom Day but here I am a day late.  My first offering is the elegant Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Advice to a New Gardener

  

  It is no use asking me or anyone else how to dig… Better to go and watch a man digging, and then take a spade and try to do it. Gertrude Jekyll I love Gertrude... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Where I Write and a Poll – Writing 101

  

  Where do I write my words of wit and wisdom!? Well on the sofa of course, where else. I probably write in a way that any one who was interested in occupational... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• In a Vase on Monday 14/9/15 – Butter Curls

  

  Another simple vase from me this week showcasing the Kirengshoma palmata which is looking beautiful at the moment. This is one of few plants that I would... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Ferny Fascination

  

  Asplenium scolopendrium crispumIt is very reassuring in life to discover that your proclivities are shared by others, you get an unexpected sense of connection... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Freedom

  

  The boy jumped for joy, he jumped because he could. He could run and jump, laugh and cry, he could express himself how ever he wanted. He was free.The boy was... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME