As winter calls for snuggling up with a good book, I thought I'd share a few of my personal favourites. With common themes of nature, gardening and seasons, I love these books for their storytelling, illustrations, language and photography. 1.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett I'm sure many of you will already know this…
I've been enjoying a few days' off at the moment. My parents are cruising in the Greek Isles (lucky them!) which means I become the day time dog walker of you know who. I am happy to go wherever Boris takes me, he is in charge after all. And with the beautiful October sunshine in…
My much anticipated visit to a local garden to see the snowdrops never materialised. Instead I was stuck at home in a cold house waiting for someone to come and fix our heating (again !). So, another week went by before I could venture out in search of these little beauties and at my next…
Autumn is my favourite time of year. Unlike other seasons, it announces its arrival. You know its on its way as the days gradually shorten and then early one morning you step outside and feel a distinct coolness, a certain crispness in the air. You realise the summer blooms have gone for another year as the garden slips quietly to sleep. The fallen leaves tell you that…
