It has been a busy few months and how quickly it’s gone! There has been lots of exciting changes on my lotty. New raised beds including L Shaped ones too! Plus we’ve started the base for my Dad’s greenhouse! Seeds are all growing well and I’ve planted out my first lot of Brassicas already. There’s… Continue reading Allotment Update!
Long Time No See
I’ve not written in a while, since near Valentine’s actually. Writers block maybe? Life been busy and not had the time? Both I think! I have been busy though! My head has been very busy! Counselling has been tiring, a real slog to be honest, going waayyy back. Gardening has been helping. It helps to… Continue reading Long Time No See
My Sweet Valentine
I am so very lucky to have the one I love beside me for 9 years so far and many more to come I hope. Without fail he bought me a Dozen Red Roses, Thorntons Chocolates, Prosecco and a gorgeous card. We had a meal out at a Chinese Restaurant too! The roses I am… Continue reading My Sweet Valentine
A Productive Week
I’m quite surprised I actually managed to get a fair bit done last week! Monday was a much needed chill day though with the cats and having cat cuddles. Having health conditions forces me into bed and my body says no to anything so I have no choice but to do what it says even… Continue reading A Productive Week
Weekly Roundup
This week has not been as hectic as last week luckily and I can definitely say it’s been more productive! I made it down the lotty twice and got a bed weeded and mulched with my own home made compost! The other time I went down there was with the intention to just chill but… Continue reading Weekly Roundup
As Predicted – An Eventful Week!
I said on Monday “hopefully I’ll be writing about more of the weeks antics” and boy was I right!! It’s been a mad week! Tuesday I went down the allotment and yes I definitely have confirmed I have either a rat or mouse living in the shed. Hopefully a mouse 🐁 I know this because… Continue reading As Predicted – An Eventful Week!
Well That’s A Turn For The Books
It’s already been an eventful week and it’s only Monday! Where do I start!? Well for one, I found out today my Grandfather wrote a book! I never met him and I’ve been trying to find him for a while now. Ancestry DNA has confirmed who he is and I’ve got a match! I’m so… Continue reading Well That’s A Turn For The Books
A Simple Guide on Learning How to Sow Seeds and Grow Flowers and Veg
I want to make this as easy as possible to follow because I know that people can and do get overwhelmed by the thought of growing their own. It really is easy though and so I shall take you through step by step the first stage The Sowing of Seeds. Wether it’s vegetables or flowers… Continue reading A Simple Guide on Learning How to Sow Seeds and Grow Flowers and Veg
“Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks”!?… Poppycock
So today I have been teaching myself more on how to set up a website and make it more inviting to you, the reader! I hope you all like it by the way!? I am a 40 year old women so not quite a spring chicken! But like they say ‘life begins at 40’ and… Continue reading “Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks”!?… Poppycock
Welcome to my very first Blog!!
My gosh I feel really excited about doing this! It’s been something I’ve been toying with the idea of for a while now so here goes! I hope you enjoy reading my writings about all things gardening, having my/your own allotment, growing your own veg and flowers, life’s ups and downs and generally how much… Continue reading Welcome to my very first Blog!!
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