Three seasons in an afternoon - A post for Nettie & Jenny x

Last week, while the weather was beautifully warm still,

I decided to have a good tidying up session in the garden.

This patio area has been a life saver this summer in my

tiny little home.

Another living space outside to eat and entertain in.

It is, at the moment, a mixture of seasons.

Flowers in their faded beauty ...

alongside some in full summer bloom.

Autumn seeds...

 fallen leaves and ...

80 degree temperatures!

While packing away some prettiness...

a parcel arrived from Wood & Wood Stool.

 My first Christmas decoration of the year!

Its made of old painted timbers and the colours are perfect for me.

I also ordered a Daisy Moon sign and its PINK!

A real thrill as it was a complete surprise :)

Three seasons in an afternoon.

Balmy English weather.

Have a great Thursday.

Hugs Daisy xxx

Look what's growing in the garden!

This year is my first attempt at growing edibles.

I planted these a few weeks ago.

We have lettuce, onions, carrots and strawberries.

Wow! Things are starting to look hopeful.

We ate some of the lettuce leaves last night

with Steves Salmon Salad.

Delicious it was too!

I see signs of  strawberries.

Hardly a bumper crop but I can't 

wait to taste them all the same.

I really don't remember planting this.

Do you think it could be a weed?

Finally a pic of my beautiful rose bush.

Pink, of course.

Have a fabulous Saturday.

I'm off to a vintage fair in Stamford.

Hugs Daisy xxx

My tiny garden takes shape

When I moved into this little tiny house

in February I had planned to only

stay a few short months.  Things have

changed though and for now I am here

as long as I'm needed.  It's a bit

of a squash and a squeeze sometimes

but being close to my family in

this quiet little spot is what feels right, right now.

With all that in mind I decided to make a garden.

I have a small fenced off piece of  grass moss for

the dogs to wander around on but it lacked, well everything

really!  So I began digging borders.

It started with a small one in each corner but then

I got carried away.  Ooops!

As the borders grew in size I decided to grow some vegetables.

I even managed to recruit Rosie to help dig up some of the turf.

Thanks Bud Bud. x

Then the planting began.  Lots of scented plants.

Lavender, honeysuckle and a few herbs.

We then had great fun trying to make a bean frame, which

I'm very proud to say is still standing. :)

I've planted two kinds of beans.

I've no idea if they will even grow but its been fun trying.

Of course Daisy has to have her daisies.

All planted up and hiding a horrid drain cover.

Was that watering can made for me or what?

Enjoy your bank holiday weekend.

I hope the sun shines for you.

Hugs Daisy xxx

After the rain

The rain has finally stopped here for a while

and I've been able to go into the

garden and tidy up the pots

I brought with me when I moved.

Adding a few new bits here and there.

These are sitting by my back door making

me smile every time I walk past them.

Rain covered daffodils ...

looking for the sunshine.

I picked up this delightful children's book at the

car boot on Sunday.  A reminder of the

weather to come. (Hopefully!)

Enjoy your Wednesday.

Love Daisy xxx