In the rain

It’s been bone dry around these parts for weeks now, so it’s been a struggle trying to keep the gardens watered, especially as it’s been so warm. Just watering the courtyard, back garden and greenhouse takes three hours. I always leave the front garden to fend for itself. Finally, today, it rained, all day, with …

The good life

I’m off to the Lakes tomorrow, one of my favourite places….ever! Meanwhile… chimineas have been enjoyed. There have been some lovely balmy evenings of late, so hubs and I have made the most of them by sitting out enjoying a good old blaze, we have a huge supply of broken fence panels, thanks to Doris, …