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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It’s been a while…
Looking back, it's always around this time of year that I seem to pick my blog back up and get the urge to write. Do people still read blogs anymore? I still love to read people's thoughts and musings, but I fear I'm in the minority, so that begs the question, why am I writing… Continue reading It’s been a while…
Sunday strolls
Been a tough old week, hasn't it? On Monday, yet another young, unarmed, black man was shot dead by the Metropolitan police, on Thursday our Queen died, and today is 21 years since the 9/11 attacks. Not including all of the other terrors that are going on around the world, plus whatever else you have… Continue reading Sunday strolls
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
Summer Days
It's been a fair old while since I've written on here, and I have to say I've missed it. Blogging is definitely not cool anymore, but then again, I've never been cool. Whereas, my handsome fiancé definitely was a cool kid! There's a few reasons why I've not been on here; not finding the time,… Continue reading Summer Days
Wild Mushrooms on Toast
When I posted this on Instagram, I was surprised how many of you loved mushrooms as much as me! So as requested, here's the recipe for you to enjoy. Autumn is the perfect time to indulge in mushrooms on toast and this is the perfect decadent weekend lunch, or even brunch. As much as I… Continue reading Wild Mushrooms on Toast
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
Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
Organising our yearly trip to Westonbirt is not quite as straightforward as you might think, COVID aside. Luckily, during this second lockdown, Westonbirt Arboretum is open, so we can all enjoy this beautiful place and in a safe way. No, my issue isn’t around COVID, it’s when is the absolute best time to see the… Continue reading Our annual autumn visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
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
Sweetcorn fritters, crispy bacon and avocado recipe
I feel hungry and I've only just started typing! These sweetcorn fritters, with crispy bacon and avocado are definitely a weekend or day off breakfast / brunch dish, where you can turn up the music, dance around in your pyjamas and knock this together. It's really quite an easy recipe and when you've done it… Continue reading Sweetcorn fritters, crispy bacon and avocado recipe
Abi in the Garden 