I'm holding onto summer for as long as possible and for me, that means until the autumn equinox, which takes place on 22nd September. One of the main reasons for refusal to accept autumn is because those dahlias that I have loving looked after, fed on a weekly basis, carefully planted, talked to and babied?… Continue reading The last summer hurrah before autumn
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August, the Sunday of Summer
In a matter of days, August will be over. We've still got this lovely, long, sunny bank holiday weekend to enjoy, however, this is the last bank holiday until Christmas - yeah, I'll just let that sink in... I'm still in love with these summer days, and summer is still around for a few weeks… Continue reading August, the Sunday of Summer
My weekend adventures
I struggle to get through a weekend without taking way too many pictures! Whilst I can share some on Instagram, there are a load that don't make the cut, so I'm going to start posting them here. Saturday was forecast rain all day, but whilst having our first cuppa of the day, we noticed that… Continue reading My weekend adventures
A perfect winter walk
We all know that the perfect winter walk involves snow and luckily that is what we had! We’re rarely treated to such beauty, so when it arrives, it really is a big deal. The weather apps (all five of them), promised me snow starting in the early hours of the morning, which is why I… Continue reading A perfect winter walk
Five things that made me smile this week
I've not written one of these for a while so I think it’s a good time to start again! My CrewWhat would I do without these guys? My handsome one, our pooch and chickens are my world, quite literally now and that gives me great comfort. In these scary times, it has made me so… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Blackberry & Apple Loaf recipe
Can you believe that blackberries are already ripe? Even Bella has been eating them! I love blackberries especially as they remind me of Autumn - Autumn really is one of my favourite seasons with the changing colour of the leaves on the trees, cosy nights and the excuse for big bowls of spaghetti bolognese with… Continue reading Blackberry & Apple Loaf recipe
Autumn Festival at Daylesford
As I'm sat here looking through the doors as the rain beats against them, I can't believe how incredibly warm and sunny it was at the autumn festival at Daylesford only four days ago! The seasons really have changed in a blink of an eye. Yesterday officially marked the first day of autumn, as 23rd… Continue reading Autumn Festival at Daylesford
Weekend Adventures
What a glorious weekend we've just had! I thought after the August bank holiday, we wouldn't have such gorgeous weather, but I was quite happy to be proved wrong. Although it feels a bit chilly today, so perhaps time to light the wood burner? I woke up bright and early on Saturday morning, so I… Continue reading Weekend Adventures
May Garden Update
This year has been difficult on the seed-growing front. Last year, I had more seedlings that I knew what to do with, this year I'm struggling to even grow lettuce! May 14th 2018 I did catch Edna (our Silkie Bantam chicken) with her head in one of my pots, eating the lettuce seeds, so that… Continue reading May Garden Update
Five things that made me smile this week
Look at these faces! How can you not love lambs? These little beauties have been in the field opposite our house since they were born, so I've been able to recognise them and have so enjoyed watching them grow up - they're incredibly playful and always put a smile on my face. I find that… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
Abi in the Garden 