My father was a very wise man, and one of his favourite sayings was, “A bad workman always blames his tools.” This saying was often fired at his four children who, at the time, hotly disputed it, but as we got older we began to agree with him. Today I have to disagree….VERY strongly. So …
At the rescue, I have now officially become the hedgehog woman, and as such it has fallen to me to do the weekly hedgehog weigh in. As you can see, many of our hogs are becoming rather plump and seem disinterested in their ever-expanding waistlines….there are several even fatter than this one. You wouldn’t believe …
This week, I thought I’d take you on a quick tour of my little courtyard. When we moved in this area was utterly barren, and not a single blade of grass dared to grow here. Now, even though it’s a small space, it’s an absolute haven for wildlife and…..it’s becoming a mini museum for all …
Right…..let’s get straight down to the mushrooms. I really must wax lyrical about my first batch. I picked about twenty of them with the vague idea of sharing ….and I was drooling at this point, let me tell you. So I plucked a chili from the greenhouse and a few fresh herbs that are still …
And so it begins….the buying of seeds. I always start off sensibly, thinking about what I would really like to grow, then as winter drags on the blood seems to rush to my head and before I know it I’m acquiring packet after packet of seed. But, at the moment I’m still in the sensible, logical stage and …
I’m rather pleased with myself for asking for plants for Christmas and my birthday this year, I simply can’t get over how many I’ve received. This is my birthday hoard….are you ready? Here we go…..Hazel Hedging, a beautiful Acer, a King Sago Palm Tree, a Fig Tree, two Rock Roses, Switch Grass, a Rambling …
So here we all are, venturing bravely into a brand new year, all with our own individual hopes and dreams…..here’s hoping they all come true! Each New Year’s Eve I put together a little good luck pack which I wrap in silver paper. All the items in it are associated with good luck, good health …
Christmas has come and gone in the usual blur. I’ve enjoyed lots of gatherings with family and friends, especially going to this veggie cafe with a bunch of pals, it’s very bohemian. You order your meal and then chill with your own alcohol around a simple wooden table, so much cheaper and more relaxing than …
Little disabled hog Dear friends, I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy, prosperous 2014. I have enjoyed sharing your lives and being entertained by you all. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. This poor little guy came in today. NEVER have I seen such a …
Christmas draws ever closer and now the panic is beginning to set in. It’s ALWAYS about Christmas presents isn’t it…..I must say, most of the shops are filled with over- priced, over- packaged tat! Having said that, I came across a fantastic buy yesterday…a five foot, wrought iron, welded crested crane….all the way from South …
