fresh air friday

 I thought todays post might not happen,

what with all the rain.

But I've managed to take a few snaps between the showers.

 

 I have been lusting after a garden obelisk,

and now thanks to the wonderfully skilled Mr. Fete

I have one!!!

In fact he spent a fair part of sunday bending metal and the like!

I think it's awesome

thank you dear.

I can't wait for it to turn rusty and ancient looking!

I've tied my gertrude jekyll rose around it,

as she needs the support.

Roll on summer!!

 Fennel not just good for feeding the birds....?

I shall once more wish you all a wonderful wintery walking weekend!

And leave you with the beautiful silver birch.

(Mr Fetes tree)

build it...

 ...and they will come.

 To me a garden is all about the wild life.

I've been trying to attract robins since we moved here,

and there are a few about.

I've noticed how they like to flit in and out

perching on pot plants and anything off the ground.

So yesterday I made this makeshift bird bath.

And today it was found.

The robin has also visited,

though as usual the sparrows are the majority!

At least our cohabiting friends are a little fresher now.

I think we need a bigger bath!

 It's the little things in life which make me smile.

What can you do today that will make you smile?

new coat..new season?

 Well I've done it again folks!

Why didnt anyone tell there was a heatwave arriving?

Just look at that blue sky.

  I've needed a new intermediate coat 

to wear for Autumn.

Something that keeps me warm but not sweaty

well it's definitely warm, 

and if I keep it on any longer it may well 

get a little sweaty today!!

 I love the early morning light,

especially on these white swan 

echinacea.

(grown by me)

 I'm making good use of this lovely weather.

Isn't it uplifting?

 I will not lie,

the ever growing garden can be a real challenge!

 I thought I'd show you some out-takes,

and why I generally crop out my head.

Check out my hiking boots!!

Reacting to a camera on a gorilla pod is not a thrill.

and generally the first photo is the best.

 Scowls aside..

look at the vintage sheet I picked up.

 Donating books to declutter can be dangerous for ones house!

It's an addiction..a bit like buying plants when you already have too many..

 Loving the elbow patch detail!

I shall not be hoping for cooler weather

just so I can wear my new coat*

Because I have still lots of pottering to do..

..and it keeps the spiders from envading our house!

( spider count last week 5 )

*belted coat Zara

fresh air friday

 I love September much in the way as I love March.

The brashness of summer is over 

and the garden gradually fades to it's mellow self.

It's also a month where I'm amazed by the sudden growth of greenery.

I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

Crazy things you may have spotted?

A lupin still blooming.

A day lily very much alive.

Sweet peas.

Blue sky!

Have a super weekend whatever the weather.

xxx

faf

 It's time to have an update on the garden.

 I have almost finished digging the new bed,

it's completely the wrong time of year to be doing this,

but needs must!

 So far I've filled it with

seedlings and plants I had growing in the wrong place.

I'm going out there right now to finish that bed.

Have a lovely weekend.

I shall be helping at my Mums horticultural show this saturday,

fingers crossed for the weather please!

slowing things down

ing

 

Sometimes we forget to relax and take a few moments to live.

Whether it's work, blogging, children, gardening, diy, or just

trying to be the perfect house wife..

all work and no play...

I made this little pin cushion house from Marys tutorial.

I think I needed a little project to complete in one day.

As per usual with me I winged it,

which is why it's a bit stretched.

I think it looks like it needs eyebrows!

 I've also finished my hexagon cushion 

for my local horticultural/handicraft show.

 I'm not sure about the busy binding,

but that's me..

..always a little flawed.

It feels like summer has returned at last,

so taking it easy is a must,

especially when one has a new allotment,

plenty of painting still to do and a new bed to dig!!

Of course I cannot stop my mind

  thinking up new creations.

I have a few ideas up my sleeve,

and that's where they are staying for now.

I do believe in having a good inspiration

for projects rather than starting something

without much thought...

So if you don't mind I shall do a few hours of 

procrastinating  pondering...
...care to join me?

fresh air friday

 Again fresh air most definitely needed this week.

A week of painting has left me high and dry!

This post was going to be devoted to hollyhocks,

but they seem to be nothing new on the blogs.

So instead I'm bringing you a post on poppies.

 They always crop up in the veg patch!

 These are a first for me.

A few years back my mother in law gave me seeds from her garden.

And here they are, I always find poppy seeds take a couple of years to come up.

 This morning they are all a buzz!

 I am glad that they chose the veg patch to grow in,

as they are not something I would want in my garden.

Colourwise I mean.

They are much brighter in real life and very frilly
like a queen mothers hat.

Looks like a rainy weekend ahead

so enjoy these before they become bedraggled.

talking of bedraggled, I better brush my hair...

just a little diy this morning,

but that's it for now!

Enjoy the weekend again!