Monthly Archives: February 2015

Giddy

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Helen

After school today, my daughter wanted to go to the library to do some online homework, which meant I could use the library computers, too. Their firewall won’t let me use wordpress – goodness knows what it finds outside their … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (Crocuses in Hyde Park, Leeds)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Helen



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Daffodils in the morning

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Helen

Last weekend, my dad gave me some miniature daffodils. And hurray, they are blooming and adding some cheer to the front windowsill. These will later go in the garden to join their cousins out there. Not a great deal of … Continue reading →

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February sproutings

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Helen

Whenever I go away I am exciting about coming home to see what has changed horticulture-wise upon my return. I was therefore no less excited today after a couple of days at my parents’. And the cress below is the … Continue reading →

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The humble watering can

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Helen

I bought this watering can for my daughter when she was a toddler and, even though it is still technically hers, it has helped me water many a plant in the house. However, in winter I feel as though I … Continue reading →

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Compost in the potting area

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Helen

Oh, the thrill! When was the last time I sat on the patio and sowed seeds? Rhetorical question – I can’t remember and the point is that 2015 in the garden, or rather on the windowsills, is starting to happen … Continue reading →

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Aerial view of the garden Feb 2015

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Helen

Last time I took an aerial shot of the back garden it was in the summer and so there was a lot of greenery. Not so now, on this frosty, albeit sunny, morning as we head towards spring. My hope … Continue reading →

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The rhubarb in its castle

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Helen

It might only be 6 degrees outside, according to my phone, but after doing a bit in the garden it feels very pleasant sitting on my patio. In fact, whilst working I felt the need to remove my coat. When … Continue reading →

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Hot and cold – the compost bin

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Helen

As I was looking out the kitchen window for the first time this morning, I noticed my compost bin. The fact that the frost stops where the compost starts suggests to me that there is some heat in there. It … Continue reading →

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Food from the forest

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Helen

Cold but beautifully sunny, yesterday was volunteer workday at Old Sleningford Farm in North Yorkshire. We love these days for so many reasons. For me, it is the opportunity to be amongst like-minded people and learn useful facts and techniques … Continue reading →

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