by Marylouise Cartwright | Apr 9, 2013 | Garden, pets, spring
This is our pooch… “202”. She was named after our first dog…”102″. (If that helps) She is a very lovely, loyal and lazy dog. My children just love her (so do I .. don’t tell anyone) and I find...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jan 5, 2013 | Garden, gifts, succulents
It is now a great time to separate and prune your succulents. By spreading them out and transplanting to other pots and areas in your garden, they will flourish and multiply. This is also a great time to pot them up and give them to a friend. They...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jan 4, 2013 | brass peacocks, Garden, sculpture
One of my promises to myself for the new year is to spend more time in the garden. So out I go to investigate the baron wasteland that used to be a lush garden. It is bad….so bad. I know there is little point watering the dry twigs or...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 18, 2012 | Garden, orchids, relaxing
The thing that I love about orchids, apart from their beauty is the way that they just appear in your garden. I mean you tie them to a tree, never care for them or take any notice of them and then one day….. This!!! Such a...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 15, 2012 | craft, Garden, kids, photos, relaxation
One of the best things about being a child is those times when you get to play “Grown Ups”. Let your kids use your digital camera. Give them some guidlines for use and let them roam free in your garden. Depending...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 10, 2012 | daffodils, Garden, planning
What a great time of year to get out into the garden. Do it this weekend. Find a spot to sit and take in the warmer air. Contemplate your dream garden and consider ways to make it a reality. Take a small step this weekend even if it is just to...