The short season of elderflower has begun and this year, I've actual picked some of the flowers from the tree in the garden to turn into cordial. The tree {which was cut back about a couple of years ago, quite drastically} has grown so much, it's actually grown over part of my veg patch! Elderflower… Continue reading Elderflower Cordial Recipe
Tag: life in lockdown
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
5 things that have made me happy in lockdown
I infrequently, write about five things that have made me smile this week, but I actually thought I would write about a few things that have made me happy in lockdown. They're mostly small things, but easily overlooked so I thought they would be good to share and I have a feeling I could write… Continue reading 5 things that have made me happy in lockdown
Five things Friday
It's a been a while since I've blogged about five things that made me smile this week, so here goes! And I won't talk too much about my still deactivated Instagram account that I'm fighting for - puurrrlllleeeeaaassse can I have it back, Instagram! Our Holiday I've not quite finished my blog posts on our… Continue reading Five things Friday
The dreaded ‘C’ word…
Now, some of you might think it's too early to talk about this, but for me, there is no dread in the word, Christmas! I'm sure many of you are with me and are hopefully, already looking forward to the festive season. One person in particular, my lovely friend Emma, will be in total agreement.… Continue reading The dreaded ‘C’ word…
Five things that made me smile this week
Our new neighboursEvery year, we get some new additions on the other side of the fence and luckily this year is no different. It was quite an ordeal for the horses who are known for their dramatics, but within 15 minutes the sheep, lambs and horses were chomping away, living the dream. If you follow… Continue reading Five things that made me smile this week
It’s National Vegetarian Week and I’m in!
As I was tucking into my lunch of leftover chicken (free range of course), from Sunday lunch, I saw as I was scrolling through Instagram, that it was national vegetarian week. Oops. I think from that first sentence, it’s clear to see that I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m very conscious about the meat I… Continue reading It’s National Vegetarian Week and I’m in!
A little escape
Yesterday, we had to leave our immediate vicinity to take Bella to the vets and whilst it felt strange, it was like embarking on an adventure, which I have to say was quite exciting! Until then, we've not been more than a few miles away from home, only to go to the butchers, greengrocer, supermarket… Continue reading A little escape
Raiding my cupboards – the bean edition
I wrote the other day about the fact that we're now in the fifth month of the year (how??) and that I've been more creative in using up items in my cupboard, so I thought I'd share some of my ideas that you might find useful, starting with the bean edition. Our cupboard is full… Continue reading Raiding my cupboards – the bean edition
Hello there, May!
I'm writing this as we're almost a week into May, which I cannot quite believe - doesn't it feels like time is whizzing by as we're all stood still? I have to say though, I'm always happy to standstill when I'm in a bluebell wood. This week we'll hear more from the government about changes… Continue reading Hello there, May!
Abi in the Garden 