A week off.

I’ve had a wonderful 10 days off work. Went to Norfolk to visit my Nan and Aunt. It was great to see them and potter around in Nan’s garden sorting it out for her. Got home on Friday and made a visit to one of our local garden centres. I completely fell in love with an elderflower bush called Black Lace.

I love plants and flowers that are either blue or black. There is some thing about the colour that makes them so striking. Add them with some white or yellow plants and you have an amazing display. This is exactly what I did. The Black lace will have its own display of medicinal herbs in the fullness of time. But The Japanese Maple (a tree I have wanted for a long time) already has it’s own display of compliment flowers. This is a bit of a side step for me. My little garden experience has always been solely with edible plants. But as I said the Maple and been something I have admired for a long time and the chance to own one for myself was too good to pass up. I must admit that I had a wonderful time wondering around the garden centre picking plants I thought might look good together. The finished result came together quiet well I think and I already find my tiny spot a very relaxing place to be. I love being out there, listening to the birds and next doors chickens, just gazing at the little display. It takes all my cares away. It’s just me and nature and for that short time I remember why I go to work, and work so hard. All so that I can enjoy moments like that.

Also on our trip out, we topped up on other herbs that we have not yet grown ourselves. I think we are pretty much covered for the culinary varieties. Including a wonderfully tasting chocolate mint, which according to my sister tastes like an after eight mint! I can’t say I am a great fan of mint but this variety really is gorgeous.

But the biggest news and something I have craved for ever since reading of existence, is the purchase of my very own wormeary. They were being sold off for only £40 a snip from their normal price. The worms themselves have been sent off for and their new home is set up awaiting their arrival. Lots of free plant feed and lovely compost, all from our kitchen scraps what more could any gardener ask for?!!