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GMBG – Playing to the Gallery – Sandra Moore

The lovely couple for the month of May are Grayson Perry’s book ‘Playing to the Gallery’ and my good friend Sandra Moore. I have known Sandra for a long time, but not as long as some would imagine. Before we met, over 30 years ago, people would say “You know Sandra.” At first, I wouldContinue reading “GMBG – Playing to the Gallery – Sandra Moore”

Bliss

I eventually made it to Marwood Hill Gardens. This was after a well-documented previous attempt, which ended in misery and heart-break. For those of you who missed this sorry tale, or would like to practice their schadenfreude technique, here it is again – Moaning Minnie – Part Two. It was worth the wait. Oh, itContinue reading “Bliss”

Marigold Magic

You can argue as much as you like, it is very hard to better a pot marigold in full sail.

Six on Saturday – Hearts and Flowers

This is a special Six on Saturday. Today was to have been the wedding day of my nephew Adam and his fiancée Jess. Instead of white gown and morning suit they will be donning PPE’s, both at present working on Coronavirus isolation wards in The University Hospital of Wales. I am immensely proud of themContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Hearts and Flowers”

Obsolesence

I’ve started back to work. Not for all of my clients, just those who feel they are ready, and of course where it is safe to do so. On Monday I returned to The Mantles. They have done me proud. It seems that they have been listening after all. Weeded, mulched, dead-headed, the greenhouse fullContinue reading “Obsolesence”

Six on Saturday – Befuddled

Not only am I confused about what day it is, I am a little befuddled as to which week of the year it is. Hence, I spent a fair amount of time on a blog which is appropriate to next week. No matter, it is money in the bank I suppose. We are getting paidContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Befuddled”

Moaning Minnie – Part Two

Today didn’t pan out quite how expected and I only have myself to blame. Today I was due to travel to Marwood Hill Gardens to interview and photograph for an upcoming article in Devon Life magazine. Today I was to have wandered the gardens, free from the detritus of the public, to savour the beautyContinue reading “Moaning Minnie – Part Two”

Moaning Minnie

I have been wittering on for years about the annoying aquilegia in our garden. How they elbow-out and bully their way around the garden. How they are sneaky, underhand and not to be trusted. Today I sat on the bottom step, my delicate behind cushioned on my inflatable kneeler, potting on and pricking out. Continue reading “Moaning Minnie”

Six on Saturday – Thankful

Another week of lockdown passed; another Six on Saturday completed. A few months ago I would never have dreamt that I would type those words. Still, I consider myself most fortunate, I have many reasons to be thankful. One of which, and a blessing indeed, is being a member of the wonderful Six on SaturdayContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Thankful”

Allelujah!

This morning I woke up with “one of my heads” and not the nice one. Today, therefore, has been one less dynamic than the norm. After the pain subsided I sat and read, something I have done little of recently. Not enough anyway, especially as I have ample opportunity. For Christmas I was given theContinue reading “Allelujah!”