It’s all about jobs being done at the moment. The front gates have become impossible to close of late, so, Paddy was consulted and he diagnosed subsiding pillars. Armed with a sledge hammer, he promptly demolished the pillars, swiftly laid new foundations and left saying he’d be back in a couple of days. Two weeks …
So, the week that was…. An abundance of plums, there are thousands on this tree. Each day they litter the ground. A day was spent showing hubs colleagues, from the Philippines, around Liverpool. Obviously we had to take them on a ferry across the Mersey. We all got to enjoy Brazilica… where many a tail …
Now….. I shant name this rose! Why? Well… I seem to be losing the plot of late! My lift doesn’t go all the way up, the lights are on but no-one’s home! I have sinned dear readers! Twice, in my last posts I have named plants incorrectly….more haste, less speed! Sooooooo sorry….I have given my …
I must be the only person who enjoys an un-mown lawn…. For the last month I have been face-painting each Sunday at the bull breed events in parks across Liverpool A view of half the courtyard from upstairs, it runs right and left from this bit… As most of you know the aim is to …
May has brought out all the remaining leaves and lush green growth is everywhere.The last trees in my garden to leaf up are the huge old beech trees and my aged apple tree. Once they have their coats on they seem to herald in the Summer. This old apple tree produces over twenty bin bags …
It’s that wonderful time of the year, when, rain or sunshine we get out and about and enjoy long walks and cycle rides. I always like to capture the sunset of the longest day of the year…….and this year it was a beauty! If the sun shines, we’re all outdoors enjoying the BBQ, and we’ve …
Well, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting darker, earlier, by the day. I’ve noticed a real chill in the air lately, and even the sunsets are beginning to look a little frosty. Hubs and I did the hour long hike to the pub the other night to see if the swifts and house martins were …
Don’t blink….you might miss my turnip crop! Drum roll please…..BEHOLD my harvest. Here are examples of my beetroot, carrot, parsnip, lettuce and onion crops! Even the slugs have turned their noses up at these offerings. I have NEVER known such a dreadful year for growing veg….NEVER! The endless rain has wreaked havok right across the U.K. The …
