Outside has definitely begun to take on that early summer ‘glow’ that I adore. The late afternoon sun seems to just pour over everything, bathing the garden in this magical, golden light. It’s a radiance surely intensified by the long, dry spell we’ve been experiencing here. I honestly can’t recall the last significant rain shower,…
After a rather hectic start to the week, the garden overhaul project has been a welcome dose of peaceful balm. M has been working some serious fence magic, while I’ve been on archaeological duty in the flower beds, unearthing a treasure trove of old bulbs, stubborn grass, and the odd pottery shard. The more I…
The weeks between Beltane and the summer solstice possess a quietly magical glow, don’t they? As the bright, long nights roll in, my inner night owl truly feels at home. I can potter about late in the evening with utter glee because the sun suddenly becomes my greatest enabler. For these glorious few weeks, it’s…
How is everyone recovering after the Great Easter Chocolate Avalanche? I’m still reeling from the shock of this year’s slimlined, and frankly, suspiciously squashed-shaped chocolate eggs. Hopefully, yours didn’t sport the rather alarming cone-like appearance mine did. It was less “egg” and more a “geometric curiosity.” Mine was dutifully delivered by the Easter Bunny, who,…
I know easter is around the corner, and this week the garden decided to offer up a different kind of egg! I stumbled upon it on the lawn – and for a split second, I swear it looked uncannily like a lost Cadbury’s Mini Egg. Alas, it was no mini egg, but the real deal….
Easter is just around the corner here in the village, and yes, I’m definitely feeling that Full Moon energy – or maybe it’s just the copious amounts of tea I’ve consumed this week. My focus outside has been firmly on the bumblebees – my big, fuzzy little garden marauders. Likely because out of the blue,…
The daffodils (Narcissus to my Latin-speaking friends) have well and truly popped up, putting on a much-welcomed spring display of dazzling power. I’ll be honest, I don’t recall them being quite this enthusiastic last year. Mind you, the border is absolutely teeming with tufts of them. Plus in my defence, this time last year, my…