Thursday, 14 November 2024
In the garden
It was a cold, crisp day yesterday with plenty of sunshine, something we haven't seen for quite a while. The workmen returned to paint the ceiling so I put on a warm jacket and spent a day in the garden sweeping and collecting fallen leaves.
My compost bin is now full to the brim with collected leaves but there are plenty more still to fall. At the weekend, while we were away, our neighbours had a tree surgeon take out some damaged branches from the oak that hangs over our house. I went up onto the flat section of our roof and removed four large bags of leaves and debris.
The sunshine made the best of what autumn colour there is.
I stayed outside until the light began to fade and a full moon came into view beyond the neighbouring trees. What a lovely sight. I kept popping back outside to see if it had cleared the branches.
The last time I went outside I was surprised by a new sight, the light from the kitchen shining through the newly fitted Velux windows lightening up the side of the house.
(The cold weather meant that the first coat of paint didn't dry on the ceiling so the painter is back again today to finish off. I'm looking forward to reclaiming my kitchen!)
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So nearly there - I hope you can get back into your kitchen soon!
ReplyDeleteHurrah, I'm back in my kitchen!
DeleteNice to have that garden . It's just lovely. And lots of leaves for your compost. A job well done
ReplyDeleteIt's a very different garden from the one I had before but I'm getting to know it and I enjoy it very much. Feeling so much better about our move now that I've got an allotment.
DeleteIt will be good to get back in your kitchen. Lovely colour in your garden and that wonderful clear blue sky. I also like the colours floating in your bird bath.
ReplyDeleteThe bird bath sees a lot of action so I need to keep clearing out the leaves!
DeleteYou really took advantage of that day in the garden!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo of the bird bath (?) half covered in leaves is particularly good - it looks almost like a mosaic.
It was a joy to be out after weeks of dull weather.
DeleteBeautiful garden, beautiful photos! Looking forward to seeing a photo of your finished kitchen with the light streaming through the new skylight!
ReplyDeleteHello Kathy, I looked at your site to say hello but there was nothing to read! Thank you for commenting on my post.
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