I Dream of Iced Tea

Now that it's starting to be consistently warm I'm finding myself pining for cool, refreshing drinks - and every time I walk past the stone fruit at the supermarket the smell makes my mouth water. I'm not a huge fan of their taste but the scent is irresistible. So while the garden responds to the shift in the weather by bolting... I'm making iced tea.

These strange little blossoms are cuter than the iced tea, though.

Here Comes The Sun

The sun is, by some miracle, shining today. It's so lovely and warm outside - and while yesterday I wore an almost uncomfortable number of layers just to keep warm, today I'm in a t-shirt and leggings. It is, in essence, the perfect day for a Chore Day. Time to get out into the garden!

Winter is Coming

I'm not going to lie, winter is my favourite time of year - but I'm a little sad that the intense growing of spring and summer are behind me now. Time to dig in some of the slow burners: I'm trying my hand next at potatoes and onions since, unlike some of my more whimsical choices (so much spinach! How often do I even eat spinach? And what am I going to do if any artichokes grow?!), these are staples in my kitchen. It's also the season for broccoli, carrots and snow peas. I love all of these! Goodbye corn and tomatoes, hello staples and brassicas...

Ok, but first we have to get through autumn: the weather certainly hasn't gotten cold yet, and things are still looking quite cheerful out back.