Category Archives: Six on Saturday

Six on Saturday – In just one word: Courgettes!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by

25/07/2020 OK, I know am not alone, but I’ve got a courgette mountain. I put half the current pile outside the gate this morning, with a sign to let people know that they are free to good homes (or indeed … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Flower spikes and Hoverflies

Posted on June 27, 2020 by

We’ve had a stressful week with a poorly dog and daily visits to the vet (arthritis and pancreatitis apparently). Hopefully Sadie is in the recovery phase now, but I will be glad when I stop having to visit that front … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Good enough to eat!

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

As well as rain (for which I am very grateful), clouds of flea beetles seem to have descended on the garden this week. They are all over the poppies and roses, but are also consuming various leaves in the vegetable … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Lion Kings

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

Greetings on this bright, but exceptionally blustery, day. It is hard to take photos for ‘Six on Saturday’ when the plants are dancing in and out of the spotlight! Nevertheless I am joining Jonathon’s team of Sixers again to share … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Bright Lights

Posted on April 18, 2020 by

18/04/2020 Six on Saturday is hosted by The Propagator. If you want to join in, check Jonathon’s blog for directions about posting and links to other participants’ Sixes. It makes a great distraction from COVID-19 Live Updates. Here are my … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Running just to keep still

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

14/03/2020 With various things being cancelled over the last week I’ve managed to escape to the garden a bit more than usual, which has been brilliant. And Lord knows, it needs the attention, but somehow I’ve struggled to get things … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Front Garden Makeover

Posted on February 29, 2020 by

29/02/2020 ‘Makeover’ is a bit of an exaggeration admittedly, but at this time of year, when the snowdrops pop up all over the front garden, I try to clear away enough brambles and ground elder etc. so that we can … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Freckles, blushes and other floral markings

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

25/01/20 It feels like the kind of day that could do with a bit of energy injected into it by joining Jonathon’s Six on Saturday. There are rules of course, but they’re a breeze and it’s great fun to browse … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Good news, bad news

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

16/11/2019 It’s been wet and whilst we’ve not had it nearly so bad as Wales and the Midlands, outside jobs this week have been severely curtailed. I’ve been distracted in any case by a new car with, what seems like, … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday – Walking through the Botanics

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

I dropped my son off in town this morning and while he got creative, on a writing course, I hared around town on a few errands, until it rained. Then I headed for the Fitzwilliam Museum for a wander and … Continue reading →

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