According to the neighbour we had around 12mm of rain overnight. The morning looked something like this ↑ at one point, and then did this ↓ . That's our Amazing Albany! The back garden has been tidied up quite a bit and the rabbits and guinea pigs shifted around and bedding refreshed. There are still two … Continue reading Spring Tidy Up
By default, this post is about edges. It's a bit of an update on how the wormwood hedge is going and my interim water saving measure for the impending summer ahead. Wormwood Hedge Long term readers may remember my various ravings about wormwood. I planted a hedge out to use as a border to repel … Continue reading Edges
Spoiler Alert: I wrote this post and then realised that some readers may jump to conclusions. So just to set things straight this is NOT a post featuring such chilly hit songs as A Hazy Shade of Winter, The Ice of Boston, Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow or Snowblind. So let us continue, and … Continue reading Winter Hits
What a month. The entry of Winter and with some decent rain showers and the occasional hail it asserted its arrival. We've still had some wonderful sunny days however. From Sunday the 8th of July to the 12th we had beautiful, sunny weather. It was like summer had arrived. A real taste of summer. … Continue reading July Update :Sun, Rain & Little Rock, AR
Gran was asked some time ago what she would like for her 77th birthday. "A Steak. And a Coffee Cake made with Chicory Essence." Bless her. She knew exactly what she wanted for once! Fortunately, we live a happy walking distance to various cafes and restaurants so it was a fantastic incentive to get Gran … Continue reading Gran: a birthday
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