If I am to learn anything from this month is to lower my expectations. This is not a normal month where life ticks by with the ebb and flow of a reliable routine. It is filled with holidays and opportunities…
Read MoreThis weekend was the culmination of months of worry and fretting. Since the spring, I have been a participant in the Celebrity Challenge of The Great Pumpkin Carnival. My Giant Pumpkin seedlings were planted with care and pampered with love…
Read MoreWhen it was brought to my attention that there was to be a Giant Pumpkin Carnival, I thought that would be a great day out for the family. Hubby the Un-Gardener was more sceptical, and wondered what else was I…
Read MorePeas, peppers, pumpkins, peanuts and preparations and presents and a ‘P’eetroot. I need to apologise in advance as this is a little long but I have had a huge weekend in the garden. I now ache a little in all…
Read MoreToday we had an eruption, but it was a bit of a “go nowhere” eruption – it was only a big ash plume – no rocks the size of mini’s being tossed or bubbling hot lava and the main bit…
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