The prospect of Storm Kathleen hovers. She is the 11th named storm of the year and will undoubtedly bringing mayhem and destruction in her skirt tails. Which is ample excuse to have taken photos on Friday when the weather, though gusty and showery, was a little more well mannered. Looking out of the office windowContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Stormy”
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Six on Saturday – Fussing
Are we there yet? Not quite. After a balmy t-shirt day yesterday, today the wind is bitter and showers are forecast. I must remind myself it is still March and be patient. Easier said than done. Still, plants continue to nudge above the surface and buds are swelling, in spite of the gardener’s fussing. AndContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Fussing”
Six on Saturday – Glimpse
The incessant inertia of winter’s chilly wind and rain is eventually showing signs of let-up. In the past week there have been hints that all will be well. These might have been mere glimpses of hope that the ground will one day not be sodden, a jumper will not be needed and the bare earthContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Glimpse”
Six on Saturday – Just Wait
Another balmy week, with mixed fortunes. Things are moving on; every day a little longer even if not a little brighter. Seeds have been sown, pots watched, germinations welcomed with joy. The garden is sodden but the greenhouse is an oasis. Still, the threat of cold lingers. That is about it. Our Six on SaturdayContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Just Wait”
Six on Saturday – Back to it
After a self-awarded sabbatical, I returned to work this week with a squelch. Still, it could have been an awful lot worse, it could have rained on Wednesday as well. This positive thinking is 100% due to having had a month off. I am refreshed. Ask me my thoughts again in a couple of weeks. Only joking, my mindset hasContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Back to it”
The Random Book Giveaway – The Library, a Fragile History paired with Maggie
A few years ago I started, with great aplomb, the Great Monthly Book Giveaway. I was to give away a book each month and write about both recipient and tome. Even if you couldn’t be bothered to follow the link, you clever folk would have guessed as much. It fizzled out after a short while, I was possiblyContinue reading “The Random Book Giveaway – The Library, a Fragile History paired with Maggie”
Six on Saturday – Away Days
We have been away. Down to my spiritual homeland, Cornwall. We met up with old friends, which involved a combination of reminiscing and catching up on news, accompanied by much laughter and carousing. We revisited old haunts of mine, after all these years now shared with OH, retracing younger steps with more scuffed shoes. As luck wouldContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Away Days”
Six on Saturday – A Corner Turned
Here we have it, 2024 in all its dank glory. That is the weather synopsis in this part of the world, anyway. Our garden doesn’t get much, if any, sun at this time of the year. It is south facing but surrounded by houses and the sun can’t muster the energy to clamber above the buildings quite yet. WhichContinue reading “Six on Saturday – A Corner Turned”
New Year’s Puzzle
Every year, since I became self-employed, I have taken January off. I, rather pompously, call it my sabbatical. I also tell people I will be holidaying in the Caribbean for the duration. At least there is some truth in my first statement. Every year I have list of tasks that I promise myself to complete before I returnContinue reading “New Year’s Puzzle”
Six on Saturday – ‘Twas the SoS Before Christmas
Twas the SoS before Christmas, when all through the garden,Not a creature was stirring, not even a ……… Oh dear, I may have fallen at the first hurdle, what rhymes with garden? Pardon? Lardon? This isn’t going well. The plan was a good one, the execution sorely lacking. In any case there are plenty of creatures stirring, I’veContinue reading “Six on Saturday – ‘Twas the SoS Before Christmas”
Off The Edge Gardening 