Spring is feeling a very long way off. Here in the UK January, February and often March bring the coldest weather and with it usually a few days or even weeks of snow. Despite the cold the garden starts to feel the pulse of spring as soon as the days begin to lengthen – the […]
When Roses cease to bloom, Sir, And Violets are done- When Bumblebees in solemn flight Have passed beyond the Sun- The hand that paused to gather Upon this Summer’s day- Will idle lie-in Auburn- Then take my flowers-pray! Emily Dickinson 1858 I almost didn’t make it here today – between departing children, Christmas decorating, writing […]
Bring in a tree, a young Norwegian spruce, Bring hyacinths that rooted in the cold. Bring winter jasmine as its buds unfold – Bring the Christmas life into this house. The Christmas Life by Wendy Cope Christmas has started early this year in our house. The first small tree went up last week, fairy lights […]