Beautiful building site

Our barn conversion site is not quite a building site yet, but more of a pre-building site. As this is all set to change in the next couple of weeks, here are few photo's of the garden and some horticultural happiness before building commences.

Admittedly the photo of the garden shed does not portray a horticultural vision but is important to us as it is our domestic garden oasis of calm. This is because our current temporary accommodation is pretty grim. Practical but not pretty would be a kind way of describing our rented flat and we are so looking forward to moving out of it and to our newly converted barn, if it ever happens. Here are a few photo's of our barn conversion in retro style, though these are the before pictures. One day I hope to have some after photo's.

And to finish off this post, here are a couple of photo's of the view we will eventually have one day, although it still seems such a long way off. NB more details of our barn conversion adventure can be found on our barn conversion blog

Late autumn garden

Late Saturday afternoon I needed a break from the relentless packing and slipped out to the garden with a cup of tea to my favourite bench. The weather was perfect with the sun still warm and casting long shadows. I love this time of year with the autumn colours and the garden still full of flower and fruit, but beginning to close down for winter. I know that soon I'll have more time for snuggling in a cosy room and doing some sewing/crochet/knitting (and everything else) when the garden has been put to bed. My favourite spot is here....

I realised that this might be the last time EVER for quiet enjoyment in this garden so grabbed my camera and snapped away, at the same time trying to pick some fruit and veg for tea. So much for quiet contemplation! Follow me for a quick tour of the vegetable and herb gardens.....