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A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself – May Sarton I began this blog in the summer of 2019. My gardening and life experiences definitely echo May Sarton’s words! You can subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

We’ve certainly had some cold and frosty mornings recently haven’t we. Now we all know that frost is created by Jack while we’re asleep. Armed with a paintbrush and glitter he works quickly, covering everything he can, so that in the morning we’re greeted with a spectacular winter wonderland scene. He doesn’t miss a detail… Read more

I feel I’ve committed a sin. Three years ago I bought a fake Christmas Tree – it looks very much like a real one, I think you’ll agree. The thought process that led me to take this action was, I admit, the Scrooge coming out in me. The previous year, a beautiful real tree cost… Read more