by jenny.monds | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Does the ‘cup that cheers’ really taste better in a china cup or mug? It certainly adds to the pleasure. While we are home more and probably drinking more tea, we all need a little lockdown nurturing.
by jenny.monds | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A walk on the beach at New Year was a delight, and my eye was caught by this tangle of seaweed. There are at least 3 varieties here, including one which was rather like mistletoe. I love the way they lay intertwined on the sand, ready for my attention. I...
by jenny.monds | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whatever we call them, the daffodils seemed to start early and gladden the heart for longer than usual this year. If I close my eyes, I can leave the confines of lockdown and summon up the reputed 10,000 daffodils around the walls of York, and the swathes of small...
by jenny.monds | May 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
The ubiquitous cow parsley deserves a second glance for its delicate flowers, and the butterflies that may be fluttering around it. My Grandmother used to call it by the rather more attractive name ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’.
by jenny.monds | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
It may not have lasted long, but we particularly enjoyed the apple blossom this year. The delicate flowers brought decoration to the garden, and were a welcome sight from the kitchen window.
by jenny.monds | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
How beautiful the garden looks after the rain. Every leaf and twig seems to be covered in tiny pearls. Crouching to draw, I watch these perfect little watery globes struggle against gravity, slowly change shape and eventually fall.
