Category Archives: step into my garden

beautiful little glimpses of the garden

I know it’s wrong to covet your neighbour’s wife, but what about his peaches?

Looking over my neighbour’s fence is not something I normally do … But I’ve been guilty of it lately. I’m not interested in his house, his wife, his manservant, his maidservant, his ox or his donkey. I’m not even interested in his gorgeous, bright red, lovingly restored, vintage Morris Minor  … even if it is the [...]

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The last days of summer

Summer’s lost her sting. The garden is lush and all we want to do is be outside amongst it. Tidying up loose ends around the garden … or not. Enjoying the colour while it lasts … the warmth … and the sound of chimes and tinkling water. Take some time out. Enjoy it while it [...]

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Base notes of garlic …

Our garlic is slowwwwly lifting her hat, about to take her annual bow. She’s put on quite a show this year. Centre stage … … in oldy worldy stripes of pinks and cream. Lapping up the warmth of that summer spotlight. Readying herself to hit those beautiful base notes. Incomparable! Our very own, home grown, [...]

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