June 28, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

New ways for using the gooseberry glut

Gooseberry and chilli chutney

Pickled gooseberries (an idea sent to me by a friend this afternoon)

June 28, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

At last….

The first hollyhocks have opened – tell the bees to come and visit

June 28, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Happy 1st birthday – one week old today

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June 27, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Summer evening sky

June 27, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Another way to use a glut of blackcurrants

Blackcurrants, sugar, lemon zest and juice and water

Blackcurrant cordial

Dilute to taste

June 26, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

So many raspberries and Tayberries outside – it was time to pick them and make jam this evening

June 26, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Soft toys for kids and a soft toy for an adult

Gorgeous, affectionate and very soft Poddy

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June 26, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Indoor animals…..

Sent by oldest grandson for rehoming at The Gables

The younger grandchildren are having fun with the indoor animals today

June 26, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

Joyful sights early on Sunday morning

Domino – one of our original ewes

Wild flowers from seeds that J sowed in the early spring

Ripe raspberries- mum’s favourite soft fruit

So many blackcurrants to pick today

And red dessert gooseberries

June 24, 2022 by gfreedman2013 - 0 comments

What to pick?

Redcurrants ripening as well as raspberries and blackcurrants – help required!