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Today I turned forty mumble, mumble, mumble today. A fabulous start to the day with the kids coming in early with some wonderful pressies. I got another t-shirt (garden themed of course), some unusual fruit teas which most are very … Continue reading →

Today was Mother’s day and I got some wonderful gifts from Emily, George and Kai. No beer or wine, but then my birthday is in a week, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed I get some then. Still I had … Continue reading →

The perfect Sunday for me would be to start with a bit of bell ringing (still not allowed to do that yet because of this pandemic, but hopefully back fairly soon), then when I get home, grab a cup of … Continue reading →

I am pleased to report that Victoria our new chicken and Big Bird or BB as we now call her, are now getting along very well together. There’s the odd angry look, but BB isn’t scared of her new buddy … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that one week ago was just above zero and there was still snow on the ground, with the weather this weekend it seems a million miles away. So not wanting to waste this glorious weather I … Continue reading →

Apart from the odd bit of snow about the rest has all gone, and the world is green again! I only worked a morning today, so this afternoon I was able to get out into the greenhouse and sow a … Continue reading →

Well it’s here!! It rained all night and strong winds as Storm Darcy battered out bedroom windows upstairs. But as we were eating our breakfast the rain began turning to snow. Because the ground was very wet I wasn’t expecting … Continue reading →

I spent the morning putting the guttering round the newly covered chicken run, and also fixing some of the guttering at the back of the chicken house. Putting up guttering is very easy, you just attach the brackets, I tend … Continue reading →

It’s still January, but only just and I’ve just sown my January seeds. I’m not late, I’m just in time! There’s not much to be sown this month, but it’s good to get started. All the seeds are now in … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy couple of weekends in the garden. Since the summer I’ve been meaning to sort out various things to do with the chicken run. The nylon netting has been getting more holes in it than a pair … Continue reading →