Yes, you guessed it, my darling has a cold. I asked him to call in sick today to try and sleep it off, but no, in he went, and now he is...
My darling received a seed selection for Christmas, and after following the istructions to the letter, nothing happened! :( So, at the weekend...
Yesterday my darling brought me 2 half whiskey barrels for £25. A bargain!! One is destined to become a bog garden by the pond. I was planning...
:-D No, mine isn't really that old, but before winter sets in, I am having the gas central heating and gas fire all serviced. Thank goodness I...
I heard a rumour that one of the large garden centre chains was selling off their old stock to make way for all the Christmas gear, so today my...
Yup, I am on my 'get ready for Christmas' diet. Hate dieting! Well, I don't, what I hate is thinking about it! Eating well is easy as I have so...
I am growing these on the allotment - I will have to take a pic next time I visit. They have bulbous bottoms then a long hook - so they resemble...
...how to put a signature or piccy avatar for me. Sorry....dumb blone, a lot going on, tired, you know, the usual....LIFE! :-D
I have successfully grown lots this year and am planning to keep a large pretty tub with several plant in on the deck by the conservatory for easy...
A question really for our American gardening friends. This year I really really want to grow melons on my sunny dryish allotment. I grow masses...
Well after being so horribly poorly last week, the other half decided I needed a little garden retail therapy. Saturday we went for a gentle walk...
One of the gardens I visit has a real Mole problem. They have totally invaded his garden, the lawn is wonky and dangerous in places as it sinks...
mmmmmmmmmm, spring is trying so hard to spring! Check out my rhubarb! Only a few more weeks and I will be endulging in bubby crumble, bubby pie,...
For a long time now, my darling and I have talked about swapping number one sons bedroom, the box room, over to our study, a larger double room....
Eileen, I know how much you love lemon curd, so here is a recipe for you to try. So so very easy and you can add as much lemon or citrus as you...
Once again it is upon us. The kids are home from school for a week and a day for half term break. We are off to the local farm tomorrow as the...
Well, after my little sojourn around the local nursery, I managed to pick up a bag full of hyacinth bulbs that they were shifting for 5pence each....
Do you think it is to early to sow some spring onions in little clusters in pots now? I guess they would be ready to plant out in March time and...
I have a large bowl of lemons and am undecided what to make with them. Lemon Chutney (good with fish) Lemon marmalade (great on toast)...
It is Seville orange season, so I have my first ever attempt at marmalade bubbling away on the stove as we speak! 3 Ib seville oranges - well...
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