Thanks for visiting my blog which is mostly about my gardening battles and joys, but sometimes it ventures into information about cottage renovation, living in this little corner of Wales and even the odd peep into the gardens of my neighbours.
Recent Posts
Catching up
It’s been nearly a month since my last blog post and I’m in catch-up mode. Jiri the builder has gone to my neighbour’s to finish her project before returning here, so there’s been very little happening on the garden construction front. But! I have at last managed to sort out the gable end of the … Continue reading Catching up
Eurovision and clearance
Another weekend of glorious weather here in North Wales. I’d intended on getting some more plants potted on and clearing up the potting area a bit on Saturday, and then settling down to watch the Eurovision Song Contest with my family and a neighbour during the evening. About 11am on Saturday I heard the front … Continue reading Eurovision and clearance
He’s digging it
Jiri is back after having to rest his shoulder and neck for 3 weeks. It’s good timing because the weather has been glorious and there hasn’t been a drop of rain all week. He has dug out more of the excess earth in what is going to be the sunken-garden, put up a low sleeper wall … Continue reading He’s digging it
Black, black and more black
I love painting things black! Always have, since I was a child when I insisted on having a black bedroom. When I became interested in history and historical architecture, my fondness for its use in interiors was cemented and I like nothing more than seeing elaborate Georgian and Edwardian black furniture, wallpaper and painted walls. But … Continue reading Black, black and more black
Welsh Wellies 