I have had great fun this summer with feeding the birds – I never expected to become one of those batty old women who spend all day marching round the garden making sure the birds can get the maximum amount … Continue reading Fussiest Of Eaters In The Wild Garden

This can be a most exhiliarating time of year – the sun is out from very early in the day to quite late in the evening and we get out in our gardens for a glorious hour of cocktails on … Continue reading Party In The Garden – Socialising To The Max

At this time of year it is possible to sit out and actually eat a lunch in the fresh air if you so desire.  The days are balmy and rich with heady perfumes.  The air is just as heavy with … Continue reading Furnishing Floral Displays Direct From The Gardens

I have been up north for a few days spending precious time with grand children and their pet pooch.  It’s been absolutely full on with getting things for them to eat for lunch and then the sit down dinner at … Continue reading Teak Recliners For That Victorian Splendour

March is most definitely a turning point in our family calender.  It’s when we have the most birthdays and anniversaries, currently.  Eventually.  however, as we speak, March has made steady progress, we had really awful weather at the beginning of … Continue reading Keep The Sunny Weather Gear Firmly Locked Away

It’s getting near the spring time – gorgeous bluebells, snowdrops, daffodils and tulips adorning gardens and we can think about happy warm days sitting amide this colourful explosion in nice comfy garden furniture – but wait, didn’t we think we … Continue reading Easter Approaches – Outdoor Furniture Calls

Well if my garden furniture hadn’t already looked rather battered and in need of a little tender loving care, then last week’s storms put paid to that notion altogether.  The long oblong team table, very sturdy and extremely heavy together … Continue reading Stormy Weather Creates Havoc & Joy Combined

I never really have much interest in what other people furnish their gardens or patios with.  There have been a couple of houses visited in recent years where I have been known to utter congratulations at a spectacularly good choice … Continue reading Oh How I Coveted That Sturdy Patio Set

As I sit here looking out on to a rather damp and definitely cold autumn garden, I am reminded, not for the first time, that I really need to sort out the patio furniture – I hd great plans for … Continue reading Autumn It May Be Next Year’s Patio Set Is Looking Good