Hurtlingtowards60
Sharing my thoughts, my garden and my photographs as I move towards my 60th birthday
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A Daily Jotting - Sometimes
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Odd bits and pieces that are not to do with my other blog, but could be loosely connected
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Hurtled to 60 and Now Beyond
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Sharing my garden, my thoughts and my photographs with you as I head towards my 60th birthday and beyond
LATEST ARTICLES ( 112 )
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Book Review: “Minding My Peas and Cucumbers”
As this is my first foray into writing a book review I would really appreciate constructive comments, but remember I am a sensitive soul so nothing nasty please. Read more
Posted on 06 September 2011 BOOKS, DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Prairie Garden in the Sussex Downs
A little while ago Charlotte/The Galloping Gardener suggested a day out at Sussex Prairies near Henfield. West Sussex. It was the first time I had heard of... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Grey Or Coloured Future for Our Elderly
As I walked to work this morning, I passed my Mum’s care home and thought how lucky we are that she is so happy and well looked after. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
End of Month View – Aug 2011
According to the Guardian the UK has had the coolest summer for 18 years. Apart from a few sunny warm days, August has been dismal and depressing, not very... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Topsoil Tuesday
After a lovely supper and a glass or two (maybe three) of wine with friends on Friday evening, the conversation went something like this:K: “I am having my... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Up
This week is experimental. I have taken lots of macros with my Nikon D3100 and am learning how to use camera shots for other angles and views. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Farewell Sweet Pea
At the beginning of this year I decided I would grow my own Sweet Peas from seed. In past years I have always been given starter plants by friends. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Borage, Bees and Blogging
When I saw an invitation on Twitter this morning (Tuesday) for anyone interesting in being a Guest Blogger, I stuck my hand up. “Me! I’d like to be a Guest... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Flowers (Part 2)
I know this is very self indulgent, but there have been so many wonderful and inspiring photos of flowers on this Weeks Photo Challenge, I couldn’t help but go... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Flowers
Goodness me! This is probably the most difficult challenge I have done since contributing to the Weekly Photo Challenge I have so many photos of flowers, being... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – August 2011
The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, I haven’t contributed to this on a regular basis, in fact, when I looked back it was May I last posted to... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Entrance
I trawled through my photo library sure that I must have something that would fit the Weekly Photo Challenge this time and I have found a few. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wanted – Do You Recognise This Rose?
When I moved here ten years ago, the front garden was a mess to say the least. I was told that it used to be lovely with well kept flower beds, roses and other... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Mountains
This Weekly Photo Challenge really has proved a challenge to me. I live by the sea on the Sussex Coast, there are no mountains near me to rush out and take... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Sunday Musing
After a great deal of thought and deliberation, following my birthday, I have changed the title of my blog from “Hurtling Towards 60 and Beyond” to “Hurtled to... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Highdown Gardens, Worthing – Revisted August 2011
Last week I went with a group of girls from work to an open air performance of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors at Highdown Gardens in Worthing. Read more
Posted on 05 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
End of Month View July 2011
So much has happened over the last week, with birthday celebrations and spending time with friends and family, it was …Continue reading » Read more
Posted on 01 August 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge – Broken
The Weekly Photo Challenge is “Broken”. This is a great title to work with and covers a gamut of ideas. Recently I took a photo of a fallen rose, which I though... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Keep Calm Dear You’re Only 60
Today, 28 July 2011, I am 60. It is a birthday I have not been looking forward to. Despite countless …Continue reading » Read more
Posted on 28 July 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Denmans Garden and a Few Plant Questions for You.
There are some gardens open to the public that are worth a visit at any time of the year because …Continue reading » Read more
Posted on 24 July 2011 DIARIES, GARDENING, SELF EXPRESSION