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Time to make terrariums
12th February 2012 (5) Comments
These past two weeks have been too icy for the garden. The ground is frozen hard and its too cold to start sowing seeds outdoors.
So, for now let's stay toasty warm indoors. It's time to make some terrariums and give the houseplants a little tlc.
Read in fullDressing in white & gold
23rd September 2011 (4) Comments
A dressing table is something that lots of girls, including myself, always wanted.
This grubby little table had loads of potential to brighten up a dressing up space. With a touch of gold and frosting it does just that.
Read in fullFresh as a daisy bookcase
12th September 2011 Leave a Comment
Black ash was fashionable back in the eighties, I'll never know why.
A once tired, old bookcase now has a new life with pride of place in the living room, carrying precious family photos and my favourite books.
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Project pollinators
4th April 2012 Leave a Comment
When I realised I wanted to spend the rest of my life surrounded by flowers it was as if I'd solved a puzzle I'd always been pondering.
But growing flowers comes with a responsibility. They're the food source for so many creatures who share our outdoor space. Here's the start of 'project pollinators' in my garden.
Read in fullPlant fairs and garden clubs
18th February 2012 (1) Comment
In the darkest depths of winter on a dull and dreary evening I was dreaming of plant fairs and garden shows that seemed like a distant memory.
Spring is on its way and so is the start of horticulture fairs season. Here's a list of plant fairs and garden clubs here in Nottinghamshire.
Read in fullI fell in love with my garden
22nd November 2011 (2) Comments
After a major overhaul in our garden this year and the realisation of so many possibilities I became smitten by horticulture.
Here's the story of how I fell in love with my garden.
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