Primroses and Up-cycling

We found a wet, soggy garden on Saturday but at least the sun was out. It was still bitterly cold.

The ground positively squelches underfoot as we walk around. The pond is very full. The moles have been busy. It`s a wonder they don`t drown in their runs.

 We didn`t stay that long...enough to get some vegetables......and for me to do a bit of weeding and clearing in the herb garden. I did take out a lot of mint roots but had to bring them home for the green bin. It wouldn`t do to put them on the compost heaps.

The lupins are shooting well, along with other hardy perenniels such as Michaelmus daisy.

I love the way dewdrops sit in the centre of the lupin leaves (no photos of that this time round.)

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There are still leeks in the raised bed. The soil I dug over in the autumn is breaking down nicely into a fine friable tilth ready for the planting.

I am excited about getting started but it`s all on hold as we are off on a holiday 

at the end of February  (more later.)

In the lane, the first primroses are bravely facing the cold.

At home I continue to de-clutter and have got well into up-cycling. So far I have turned an old tapetry

into a cushion. I embroidered it years ago and it took quite a while. I cut the circle from the canvas and made my own bias strip, then I sewed it to blue velvet. We will use it in the garden room.

My next project is to up-cycle an embroidery done by my own Mum. It will have patchwork borders added. I have chosen swatches of matching floral fabric (photos later.)

My loft is now ordered and spick and span. The rooms where I keep my other craft materials are also sorted and I have re-aquainted myself with everything I own. It is a tremendous amount. 

I have been inspired with all sorts of ideas but most especially with up-cycling. It is most satisfying to give things a new lease of life.