by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 15, 2014 | chickens, Garden
This is Peony. She is one of my three chickens. None are laying at the moment.Although they are beautiful …….their days are numbered.Help save Primrose, Petunia and Peony. Tell me...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 10, 2014 | fennel recipes, fennel tarts, quick tarts, recipes
These tarts are to die for. I like to make them with a slightly sweetened shortcrust pastry. (on blog somewhere) If you haven’t cooked with fennel do it!!! It has a subtle licorice/anise flavour that is just beautiful when...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 16, 2014 | basil, Garden, Herbs
The basil in my herb garden is flowering. I have two choices. I can cut off the flowers and trim the plants back a bit or I can wait for it to go to seed and keep an eye out for the seedlings popping up in a few weeks.OR I can do both and keep my supply...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 11, 2014 | baby gifts, gifts, Homemade cards
Here is an idea! When you are giving a fun gift, like this colourful snake, try making a card to match. Not only is it obviously a one off card but if the card is kept it will always remind the recipient of the gift’s origin. Cute and...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 7, 2014 | Garden, relaxation, roses
I love the weather at the moment. It is a bit brisk first thing in the morning but if you are lucky enough to be able to stroll around in the garden at say 10.30 am with a cup of tea……. you will get some wonderful surprises. (That is a...
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