It was a Bank Holiday in England today (Monday). We were promised heavy rain…… and got drizzle. Perfect time to go visit a castle or two. A bit of drizzle always adds atmosphere. First stop was Farleigh Hungerford Castle. A ruin now. The towers are still standing and we could […]
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Elderflower Cordial time again!
I love elderflower cordial. We have several elder trees in our garden and, this time of year, the elderflower scent seems to fill the air, no matter where you are in the garden. This week I headed into one of our nearest towns, to pick up the citric acid that […]
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Its time to plant our runner beans. TF and I have been quietly clearing a different area of the garden for them, this year. My boy loves digging, so a few hours spent with me and a huge array of garden tools – well it is his kind of day. […]
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This weekend we noticed a lot of white fluffy seeds floating around the garden. It was like a flurry of snow. At first we couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Too early for rosebay willowherb and I was sure that the nearby fields were not covered in dandelions, […]
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