The weather has been wonderful here since the weekend, we visited our favourite nursery and I just couldn't resist these Daffodils, I think I am either going to knit or sew a cozy for their little pot and I will share the tutorial here once it is done:)
We went out into the garden this weekend and cleared our veggie beds for our winter veggies, we harvested these leeks and granadillas' before we started and then off we went to work. I really want our to try and live out of our garden, we have always tried but found it difficult the keep the momentum going for a continuous supply of fresh vegetables. This year we are going to aim for that, to plant at different stages to ensure a supply of fresh produce. We dug out our compost that has been rotting down for the past few months and filled the beds, we let that rest for a day or so and then planted our veggies. Our beds are full now with cauliflower, onions, spinage, tatsoi, pak choi, beets, lettuce cabbage etc... It does feel good to have it all in the ground and now to care for it and watch it grow:)
Our planted beds...
This was one of my Mother's Day presents, a new worm bin, I love it and cannot wait to get it going, just waiting for our new worms to arrive....
We have all been taking turns with the drum carder, what fun! I really love it and it is so easy to use too! I have blended batts with angora, silk, sparkly, merino etc... and I can't wait to make more:)
I have decided to start a little yarn shop on Big Cartel where I will be selling wonderful Merino yarn. It has all been handspun and hand dyed in South Africa and is beautiful and exceptionally soft. Take a peek, I will be uploading more soon:)
Here is the link I will also put the shop in the sidebar of my blog:)
Thank you all for your lovely Mother's Day wishes:)
Warmly
Linda
Oh my goodness! what a beautiful garden, love the wool photos too.
ReplyDeleteAh. So you don't freeze in winter. We put out tomatoes a week ago, and they are frozen, even now. I look at the pictures of your garden, and I long to be there, just to sit beside it. And not come home until the carpet is in, and the furniture moved - the floor cleaned. All the furntiture taken apart and dusted, and all of our things re-organized and gone through. And the money reckoning finished - finding all well.
ReplyDeleteAfter all of that, I will go home. And then this rain will be gone, and the alfalfa will not rot in the field.
I come to your garden for a peace I don't seem able to summon up here just now.
What a wonderful garden! I love the little fences around your beds. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and inspiring not to mention healthy projects you are working on.
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to be alive!
Nicole
Linda,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful days! Congratulations on your new shop. I am looking forward to visiting.
Warm wishes, Tonya
What a beautiful garden layout and gorgeous colors in the wool, cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteSuch tidy beautiful gardens!
ReplyDeleteWow, your garden looks great and so does the yarn. Congratulations on the worm bin. Now I need a little explanation. A grandillas looks like a fruit. What does it taste like? Is it sour or sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. How is it going on your side of SA?? Wow, I love your veggie garden. I have been wanting one for a few years now. In this house, where we have been for nearly 2 years now I have the perfect place for it, it is just to get my ideas into practice that is the next thing!! Your blog is looking lovely, you have been so busy. Sorry I haven't been around in a while. How is the family?? What has the weather been like by you? We are waiting, and waiting for some winter weather, so far, nothing!! I haven't been knitting at all, just scrapbooking and cardmaking! Since I have had to go back to work in the mornings, I am not having nearly as much time as I would like!! Hopefully speak to you soon. xx
ReplyDeleteHow nice you have such a spacious garden area. I love seeing pictures of the inside and outside of your home, it's so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI will check out your new shop ... congrats!
Dear Valarie,
ReplyDeleteWe are all sitting here trying to decide on the taste of a granadella:) Ok, it is sweet, tart, sometimes a little sour taste and it is amazing!
Warmly
Linda
Dear Tonya,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much about the yarn shop:)
xo
Thanks Stacy!
Dear Rene'
I do hope you start a veggie garden, you will love it!
Hugs
Linda
Dear K,
ReplyDeleteSorry about your tomatoes! It is just starting to cool down here but still not freezing yet:)You are welcome to come and sit beside my garden...:)
Happy week my friend,
Warmly
Linda
PS did you see the batts?
Linda, your garden areas are amazing! It looks like you have put a lot of work into them and sounds like they produce beautifully for you.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous garden!! i totally have garden envy now. ;)
ReplyDeletethose gardens! gasp! i love the twiggy fencing!
ReplyDeleteOh your garden is just lovely! I'm looking at mine that needs to be planted and it is full of weeds. Not ready to be planted and alas...it will have to continue to wait as I've just had surgery (joined the hyster club) so maybe no gardens this year.....how sad.....a season without a garden! So I'll sit and enjoy yours.
ReplyDeleteLove!!! Your yarn!
I LOVE your gardens! With the little twig fences and everything. I would like to just sit there all day!
ReplyDelete:)Lisa
Dear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and for your lovely comment:)
Warmly
Linda
Oh look at your batts! they are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is beautiful and I love your yarn. I will have to pass by the shop and see what strikes my fancy.
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