On Sunday 18th June I attended Gardener’s World Live for the first time. It felt timely, as it was also the programme’s 50th anniversary. It was a special day because not only was I surrounded by plants and nurseries, but I went with a friend from work and I met a new friend! Annabelle, whose […]
Nat’s Allotment Day 8 – 24.06.2017 A Sad Day; Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
I think this video shows the realisation that I am actually leaving the allotment behind. I am excited; I have now seen the house we’re moving to and I am excited. It has a back garden with a large area I can keep pots. Today, however, we say goodbye to Plot Number 6.
My First Visit to RHS Tatton Flower Show
I recently received May’s installment of the RHS’s The Garden magazine and it came with a flyer for RHS Tatton Flower Show. Which reminded me I never shared my photos from last year! I am hoping to go again this year if life doesn’t get in the way, because I really enjoyed it. It was […]
In Defense of Air Plants
Air plants fascinate me. Up until relatively recent I found I didn’t have much interest in house plants. Perhaps because every single house plant (as opposed to the allotment and gardens I’ve had) ended up looking terribly unhappy and/or dying a slow and yellow death. And then I discovered Apartment Therapy and all the plants […]
Adding a Lifestyle Section to The Blog
My relationship with social media has evolved considerably over the years. I first discovered Youtube per chance by stumbling upon someone who was showing anyone who wanted to watch how to apply make-up. I was enthralled. Later on, beauty vloggers would share what clothes they bought over the weekend; what products they bought. Their favourites. […]