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Six on Saturday: Spring?

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

A damp and grey Saturday after the bluest of blue sky periods. The warmth and extra light of the last few weeks has brought everything on at full pelt. The narcissus are jostling with the tulips which have arrived all … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: catching up

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

The unexpected gift of a warm and sunny fortnight means I should be way ahead or at least on top of my gardening. After all, it is still only February. But even after a whole week off work, it is … Continue reading →

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A Greenhouse Six

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

It has been a long time since life was calm enough for a Saturday Six and to warm up gently for the rest of the year’s efforts, this one is focused inside and under cover. The rain and wind have … Continue reading →

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January Colour

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Seven months since the last blog post and it is Winter again. It is cold, but not barren; the garden is not just its bare bones – there are already hellebores, snowdrops and even an optimistic primrose or two in … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

The busiest time of year in the garden and the busiest time of the year in my job. The wilting, erratically watered plants at the plot, allotment and around my house are only just hanging on. Last weekend’s blistering heat … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Back to cooler temperatures this week and, looking on the bright side, it has meant that the tulips have lasted a little longer. Rain has also granted a rest from the rescue watering of last weekend. Some of this Six’s … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

An explosion of Spring with three hot days in a row has meant that all the loveliness that seemed to be on hold has just burst out in unbelievable exuberance. Blossom and blue skies and heat makes it feel as … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

One of the many positives of gathering together a Six on Saturday is the way it helps pin down the weather and its patterns. When  growing up I couldn’t completely understand the fixation my Welsh farming mother had on this. … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

So wet surely the ground cannot soak up any more water, but still it rains. Not sure I should contribute this Saturday in my current mood of sulky gloominess, but here goes with a more than slightly soggy Six. But … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

A milder and definitely more Spring like feel to this week’ s Six after another white out last Saturday. Not a promising start to my  Farmers Market year, travelling there through snow and ice. Today there is rain so the … Continue reading →

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