Category Archives: Spring

Smells

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

The green smell That follows Showers After Weeks without; Fresh foliage, Fresher still. First sweet peas And something Indeterminate Carried on the breeze; Tomato plants Warming in The greenhouse; Rich fruitiness, Close encounter With an early rose; Confused aroma of … Continue reading →

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Home Delights

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

For most of us who consider ourselves gardeners, coming home after a break away is highly anticipated, with a ramble round the garden a priority after the usual urgent loo visit and perhaps putting the kettle on. Daylight was just … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: How Many Did You Say…?

Posted on February 22, 2017 by
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In a Vase on Monday: On the Early Spring Catwalk…

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

… can be seen this delightful frilly white concoction, edged with green; a flamboyant lilac satin creation with an egg yolk yellow trim; a demure primrose yellow negligee in soft flannelette; wild and wacky blue silk, shot with white and … Continue reading →

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Sap is Rising

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

Each day Brings new signs Of spring. Spikes of bulbs, Young foliage, New buds And early blooms Gladden the heart As evidence mounts. Lengthening days And Jack’s absence Are boosting growth And causing Sap to rise. Sap rises also In … Continue reading →

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Cranking Up a Gear

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

After a couple of weeks of day and night temperatures hovering just above or just below freezing, we had a frost free night last night and saw temperatures climb to the dizzy heights of 8°C during a few welcome hours … Continue reading →

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Continuum

Posted on April 2, 2016 by

Joining in with Ronovan’s haiku challenge (challenge words friend and shiver) and Sandra at Wild Daffodil‘s photo challenge (challenge word friends), this week with overlapping words; thanks to both of them for hosting. Spring warmth, longer days Shivers of excitement … Continue reading →

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