‘Suddenly Blooms Are Everywhere’

This quote sums up how I felt the other day – wandering around the garden – and seeing how- so much – had suddenly sprung to life. “The Spring came suddenly – bursting upon the world – as a child bursts into a room – with a laugh and a shout – and hands full…

‘Tend It – To Grow It’

This is the time of year when tending to my seedlings takes up so much time – while also giving me so much pleasure – it really is – a labour of love. But I find it so rewarding – as I nurture those tiny seedlings – seeing them sprout into healthy plants – I…

‘A Different Approach’

Before my brother returned to Australia – he gave us all a very thoughtful gift. Mine was a jigsaw puzzle – but – one that was unique and unlike anything that I had seen before. It was made of many small – and unusual – wooden shapes – and the puzzle itself was in the…

‘Repotting’

One of the tasks that I set myself this week – was to repot my indoor plants – something that I have intended to do for some time – but just not made the effort to do. I knew that most of those plants were – ‘pot bound’ – and needed attention – if they…