What a weird weather January it's been so far. I have to admit, I was not one of those welcoming the cold snap a few weeks back with open arms. Nope, my arms were huddled inside three trillion layers of clothes, wearing gloves, sitting under a blanket, clutching a cup of hot chocolate in front … Continue reading In the garden: January
Gardening
Experiment: growing succulents in water
I found this stunning photo on Pinterest (where else?) a little while ago. It's of a sort of terrarium-slash-vase called the 1012 Terra glass vessel (you can buy it here) and is made by a Japanese duo called Daisuke Tsumanuma and Kenichi Yamada. I have been lusting for such wondrousness in my house ever since … Continue reading Experiment: growing succulents in water
The bottom of the garden
What will go at the bottom of the garden? Endless hours, days and possibly even weeks have been spent pondering this dilemma in the three years we’ve lived in this house. Our house renovations / remodeling / decorating / re-decorating where the kids have drawn on the walls are almost finished. (Yes, I know I’ve … Continue reading The bottom of the garden
Urban Jungle Bloggers: planty wishes for 2016
I’m a bit late with the December post for Urban Jungle Bloggers. As the eagle-eyed among you will have spotted, it’s not actually December anymore. But the theme for the month is planty wishes for 2016 and I love it so much that I can’t miss the chance to join in, even if it's nearly … Continue reading Urban Jungle Bloggers: planty wishes for 2016
On the blog: plans for 2016
I didn't go to the inaugural Blogtacular in 2014 (I was busy pushing a baby out of my lady parts at the time) but I saw one quote from it repeated time and again: "You will always have more ideas than time... ...and that's alright." It resonated with me as much as it clearly resonated … Continue reading On the blog: plans for 2016
Over on Pinterest: houseplant heaven
Since joining in with Urban Jungle Bloggers these past few months, I've been seriously bitten with the houseplant bug. I’ve got to confess, for a long time I thought houseplants were a bit 70s. A bit naff. A bit macramé pot holders (though they, of course, are now massively back in fashion…) And, most of … Continue reading Over on Pinterest: houseplant heaven
Frosty mornings and blue skies
I do love an overnight frost and sun the next day. If only for the amazing ice shapes you can get out in the garden. I snapped a few last weekend, delirious with excitement to see the sunshine. (While the poor old hubby was working away on the pond removal job...) A few apples failed … Continue reading Frosty mornings and blue skies
Release the frogs!
These past few weekends we've been digging out the pond from the bottom of our garden to convert it to flower bed. I'd been agonising about what to do with the pond (as is my wont) for a good few years. On the one hand, the pond isn't very safe for the kids, is under … Continue reading Release the frogs!
Urban Jungle Bloggers: plant shelfie
I’d written you a ridiculously whiney blog post to go with these pictures a week or so ago. It was mostly complaining about the lack of light and how much I had to do at the moment. “Oh I’m sooooooo busy right now.” “Oh the light is sooooo bad right now.” “Oh I’m soooooo stressed … Continue reading Urban Jungle Bloggers: plant shelfie
Leaf love
God, but this endless rain is grim, isn't it? I've been rained in for the past three days; I really need to invest in some proper waterproof clothing and shoes this year. (A lament that I make every November and then fail to act on in any way. This year, surely, will be the year … Continue reading Leaf love
Wolves in London 