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
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Kew’s tremendous trees
The hubby excelled himself with my birthday presents this year. Back in September, on the day itself, I got a gorgeous grey wool winter coat from the littles. (Who are still too little to choose their own pressies, I should note...) It makes me feel as if I've stepped into a moody French black and … Continue reading Kew’s tremendous trees
In the garden: October
Surrounded by cobwebs, the last of the flowers are just clinging on out in the garden at the moment. Elated by the sunshine, I took a trip out this morning to photograph the few remaining splashes of colour, to try and hold onto them for as long as possible before the garden takes on its … Continue reading In the garden: October
Back on the needles…
My knitting has taken a bit of a back seat these past five months. After the knitting-nesting frenzy before sproglet mark II was born, my needles have been consigned to the needle holder, evenings these days not given over to knitting a gorgeous blanket, so much as slumping, weary, in front of the TV, too … Continue reading Back on the needles…
Grow, forage, cook: September round-up
Ah, September, always one of my favourite months of the year. I say this not just because it is the auspicious month of my birth. (Actually, my birthday was a rather muted affair this year; the sproglet choosing the day to give me two full-on hour-long tantrums and my birthday cake not lovingly made by … Continue reading Grow, forage, cook: September round-up
Grow forage cook: spicy plum chutney
There’s been a definite chill in the air this week and I have to keep reminding myself that, yes, it is still officially August and still officially summer. For one more week at least... I’m sure I can feel the days shortening imperceptibly each evening and my summer duvet is wrapped more tightly around me … Continue reading Grow forage cook: spicy plum chutney
Autumn in the garden
The garden in our house is a source of both great joy and great frustration to me. It was one of the major selling points when we bought the place a year ago: a 60 foot garden! In London! But (as I know I've mentioned before, so my apologies to regular readers) it was also … Continue reading Autumn in the garden
Garden moodboard: October
More than a week in to October, but here, finally, is my monthly garden moodboard. I'm quite excited about my garden at the moment. It's currently in a half dug state. We're taking up some of the many (many!) flowerbeds and replacing with turf. The rhododendron bed is going, along with half the width of … Continue reading Garden moodboard: October
