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Hurtled to 60 and Now Beyond
http://hurtledto60.com/
General chit chat about my garden, other gardens, handicrafts and bits and bobs about life with photographs. Living life beyond cancer
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Hurtled to 60 and Beyond Blog
http://hurtlingtowards60.wordpress.com/
Sharing gardens, gardening, photographs and things that happen in the life of a woman who has hurtled to 60 and now looking to a future beyond
LATEST ARTICLES ( 423 )
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A Saturday Morning Woodland Walk Beats Housework
What do you do on a Saturday morning, when you wake up to a powerful blue sky and what looks like the cold day that has been forecasted? Read more
Posted on 27 October 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
14 Things in My Garden This Week.
The saddest thing about not working locally anymore is that now the days are shorter, I leave the house just as the sun is rising and I get home in the dark. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Everything Back to Normal – Or is It?
There was a fatality at Gatwick airport railway station last night. A man was hit by a train at 4.45 pm. You can imagine the disruption it caused, it affected... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Autumn Tints at High Beeches Garden
I have always thought as a solitary occupation, it is easier to go for a walk with a dog. somehow it’s less obvious that you are on your own. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Mine
The Weekly Challenge arrived a little late and when it did appear, my mind went into blank mode.What is the challenge?Mine. Is there a place, object, or view... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month View: September 2012
I know we English are famous for talking about the weather, and our blogs are proof of that. Most of us have made mention of the peculiar summer we have had. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Beach Huts and Fishing Boats
I’ve just had a “holiday-at-home” and come to the conclusion that it’s important (for me anyway) that a proper vacation away is infinitely more beneficial than ... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Friday Flowers and a Special Visitor
It’s Friday and time for Friday Flowers. There is definite pink theme running through the garden. The hydrangea and spirea I have not shown in this post... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
100WCGU Week #59: Random Thoughts of a Man Lost.
It’s been some time now since I have entered into the 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups. Frustratingly any creative inspiration seemed to have disappeared, that... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitary
The WordPress Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge this week has been set by Cheri Lucas and this is how she set the challenge.Solitary. I love capturing a person... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day : 15 Sept 2012
Departing summer hath assumed An aspect tenderly illumed, The gentlest look of spring; That calls from yonder leafy shade Unfaded, yet prepared to fade, A timel... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
My Raspberries: Malling “Whatever” Variety
In February 2011 I bought two sticks from Poundland at, funnily enough, a £1 each. The label on these twigs said “Raspberry: Malling Promise“. I planted my... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Weekly Photo Challenge : Near and Far
This week’s photo challenge is guest hosted by Brian Cooney. Read on for more about this week’s theme and his photography tips! Near and Far. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Withdrawal Symptoms Kick in and the Need to Write is Activated
When I first began traveling by train to work, earlier this year, I tweeted sweeping comments on how sad it was that people are so deep in their books, laptops... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Friday Flowers and a Farewell for Now
I started blogging as a challenge in January 2011 and didn’t expect to go beyond 6 months. Unexpectedly I fell in love with it, or perhaps it would be fairer... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
When Art Becomes Part of the Garden
It is only recently that I have taken a fresh look at art in the garden and the difference in how it is displayed. Is it a garden with art in it, or art in the... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Combining Daylilies with a Photo Challenge
As you know every week I enter into the Weekly Photo Challenge run by The Daily Post by WordPress. Even with a sense of disloyalty, there comes a time to look... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Furzey Gardens: Developing Independence and Skills for the Learning Disabled.
I had never heard of Furzey Gardens in Hampshire until this year’s 2012 Chelsea Flower Show, where they won a Gold Medal for their Garden, designed by Chris... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Friday Flowers
Last weekend I spent a few wonderful and happy days in the New Forest where I visited some interesting and thought provoking gardens. Lots of notes and... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month View: July 2012
Horror of horrors! I am in fear of losing interest in my garden. It could just be a blip because it has been so wet and the love and care I usually heap on the... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME