Peony

Peony

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...
Basil farming

Basil farming

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...
SSSensssational

SSSensssational

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...
Beautiful Days

Beautiful Days

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...
Companion Plants

Companion Plants

Marigolds are fabulous flowers to plant in and around your vege garden.  They reduce nematodes and repel whitefly from your tomatoes. Basil does too. In fact there are many combos that you are best to look up before planting out your next plot.I like them because...
Take the time

Take the time

Watching your children explore can be very therapeutic.  A bit like watching them sleep.  They are amazing and you will fall in love with them all over again. I wonder what he is...
Dumb Cluck

Dumb Cluck

Check out this!  Rosemary made this for me to put in my vege garden.  I love it.  It was her first attempt at this type of thing but I think she is really on to something.  Don’t overlook the home made gift when next racking your brain for...