There are so many bumble bees in the garden that we were inspired to see if we could make some. First of all we raided the cork collection and selected some wool. We wrapped the wool around the cork, changing colour to give a banded look. We have a number […]
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Jelly, champagne and ladybirds
I made my blackcurrant jelly last night. It was lovely coming downstairs this morning as the fragrance had lingered. I much prefer making blackcurrant jelly to blackcurrant jam. It may take a day longer to reach the point of potting up, but it is less fiddly than preparing the fruit. […]
Read moreStart of the berry harvest
TF and I found ripe raspberries in the garden today. More than a handful which made it worth getting the trug out. This trug is just the perfect size for TF. Each year, the children join in collecting the ripened fruit. Today, I was struck that TF really knew which […]
Read moreHappy 3rd Birthday
It was this little chap’s birthday. TF is 3. He was so pleased that it was his special day. I think he had a smile on his face most of the day. He skipped into nursery, in the morning, with a bag of cakes to share with his friends. He […]
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