Category Archives: In the kitchen
Seasonal Tasks
Although the seasonal tasks I had in mind involved cutting back, weeding, clearing and the like, along with making sure all outstanding pots were planted out, these are not the only tasks that demand attention at this time of year. … Continue reading
Let Me Introduce To You:
Galanthus ‘Jaquenetta’ and Galanthus ‘Maidwell L’ Galanthus ‘Mrs MacNamara’ & Galanthus ‘Upcher’ Galanthus ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’ & what is probably a Galanthus hiemalis Galanthus ‘Walrus’ and …. cake Every extra degree of mildness has given the snowdrops a boost and … Continue reading
In a Vase on Monday: Autumn Joy
I know I have set myself a difficult task, finding something for a vase every week, and particularly starting in mid-November, but in truth the fact that it IS a challenge will make me more determined to achieve it! Posting … Continue reading
Rain Stops Play
I had just come back to the house after a lingering ramble late morning today, monitoring progress, looking for new emergences, checking labels and assessing the progress of the stream (still losing some water…grrr), having decided I had time to … Continue reading
Goody Goody Yum Yum
Although the raspberries and loganberries can be just weighed and emptied straight into a freezing tray (saving enough for few days’ addition to my breakfasts), it took a little time to pick over the blackcurrants that were harvested yesterday, removing … Continue reading
One a Penny, Two a Penny
I delayed my rambles round the garden today until well fortified by lunching on hot cross buns, still warm from the oven. As with most days this week the mornings have seen the garden bathed in sunshine following the clear … Continue reading