Tree Bark and Damson jam

Wonderful walk through the park today! the trees were thoroughly wet after yesterday's rain and the tree-bark had the look of a fresh coating of varnish..... 

Feeling much refreshed by the clean dust-free air, I thought I would make use of the Damsons in my fridge - so this afternoon I will be making some sharp and tangy Damson Jam. 

Carboot Sunday

Up with the lark and off to the car boot sale! sharing the cost of the pitch with a friend makes it much nicer, not only cheaper but if there are two of you then each one gets the opportunity to take a wander, cup of tea etc.................... 

As you can see in the photo, my friend had some wonderful vintage dresses and accessories, many of which were snapped up. The remains after the sale finished were sold as a job-lot at a vintage shop. I bought some jewellery which was cheap because it was in an almighty tangle. All in all - it was a calm and sunny day!

Frosty air

Frosty mornings are on their way -  however, I didn't see any frost on the grass but the air has a distinctly frosty feel and I better pick my outdoor tomatoes today. The toms have not ripened at all this year so I do feel disappointed but - maybe they will ripen indoors - I guess it's wait and see time.....

One is never alone with chickens on the loose!




In the meantime - I must concoct a chutney recipe as the garden is littered with Bramley apples and greengages. 

Such a sunny day - I have decided to make a small amount of Greengage jam to remember the sunshine - go to recipes...

Free-range Foragers

Good Morning!
Six of my seven free-rangers up and about....  

Six eggs - just in time for Brunch!

Thistledown

Thistledown..............

exploding seed-heads drifting on the wind in search of a new location - seeing this in action is one of the many perks of dog walking. 
I am reminded of a character from "Mr Norris and Jonathan Strange"
....a Fairy - a gentleman with thistledown hair! 

this year's beret

this is the latest beret I've knitted .......

This was my Summer knitting project, a fairly easy pattern by Marie Wallin. I have used Rowan Felted Tweed yarns

Weather change

Brrrr -  I am so pleased to wear my hat, cowl and gloves that I finished knitting last Autumn.... 

I knitted this set from a kit by Alice Starmore Hat designs are in the Accessory section.

Berries galore

The end of Summer brings forth berries galore to delight our senses and keep us busy................

Take care - get to know your berries, check they are edible before using  
Bonne Sante!

weeds

weeds from the wilderness. Finding little jewels of colour between the nettles......

Not quite a chrysalis. Caterpillars of the Mullein Moth chomping through Great Mullein plants that self-sow in the garden........