Hanbury

Sunday. A trip out with Nana and Grandad and Louie.
What can I say? It rained pretty much aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall day! But we had a lovely time wandering the gorgeous grounds and ticking things off the '50 things' list!

 My little farmer!

Hanbury is known for its produce stall in the walled garden. Last year we bought purple runner beans (which were delicious!) but this year didn't disappoint. I couldn't resist this beautiful handtied bouquet and all day I had people asking me where I got my beautiful flowers from!

And without disappointing the little bee, we went pond dipping, den building and had a good long play on the little park. It has been one hell of a busy weekend, but it was definitely worth it!

Green Fingers

Call me a broken record as I am posting a lot about my little garden at the moment! I am so pleased and incredibly proud that I am actually managing to grow things in my garden!

This week I have noticed pea pods forming and growing nicely, strawberries turning red and a flood of marigolds blooming in my little basket.

Yesterday I noted three rose buds forming on my little bush, the start of some flowers on the lobelia, and the dahlias are starting to shoot up. There is nothing I like more these days than to potter in the garden pinching out the tomato shoots and making sure the peas and the sweet peas are growing nicely up their frames.

I never thought that I would be able to put my hand to a garden after the bad luck that I have had in the past but I am so pleased at my new little hobby. Maybe next year will be even more organised, who knows!

Baby Steps

As our imminent to move to a countryside village draws closer, I have spent the past few weeks preparing for the rural life. Louie and I have spent days driving around the local area, getting to grips with the local shops and visiting places we can spend time in the future.

This weekend however, we have concentrated on the rural tradition of preserving. I can't wait until we will have produce from our own garden to make goodies from, but as we don't have the resources this year, we have sourced ingredients from the local area. On todays menu was Damson Jam, Tomato Relish and Malted Bread, all of which were made with local ingredients. The feeling of accomplishment is overwhelming!

It is a very exciting time for us at present, with Louie starting school and us moving in to our first home. You may need to bear with us at times, but we will be back, and bigger than ever by the looks of it, with lots  and lots more treats like these!