An Old-fashioned Rose enthusiast, who is passionate about her garden, creativity and beauty, nature, birds and the environment, sustainability, self-sufficiency, Slow Living and enjoying all the good things of Life !
I look forward to sharing our new adventure with you.
PS : The header image is of one of my favourite old climbing roses called Desprez à Fleurs Jaunes. My photo was taken by my daughter Jenny Stephens (see Blogs I Like). Thanks darling x
The sensory pleasures and earthy delights of gardening.
No Shape: No Shadow Fitting in unobtrusively
Adventures through time and space
Finding my way back out of motherhood -- while mothering
Delighting in Our World
Thoughts on life, writing, creativity and magic
gardens plants ideas
Stories and notes to enrich your visit.
Insight into my work and inspirations
Images of People Photoblog
Horticulturist, Arborist and Garden Columnist
Notes to myself, the dog just supervises
Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow
Green Plants Based Living and Gardening
blog of a professional gardener, about his work, tools, gardens visited and thoughts?/advice
Wildlife photography along the urban edge
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Self Sufficiency and Sustainable Living - with a family of six
Notes on Seeing, Reading & Writing, Living & Loving in The North
String Chaos For The Converted...
Hi! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style the content…everything! I’ve read some of your posts and I can’t wait to read more! Looking forward to following you 🙂
http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/
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Thank you. That’s so sweet of you! I am so glad you like my blog. Thank you for following me x
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My pleasure! 🙂
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Hi Nice to meet a close neighbour who is blogging. Thanks for the follow, look forward to reading more of your site too.
Kath
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Yes. I was delighted to discover another blogger (and bird lover) in the area! I really enjoy your site too- the art retreat sounded wonderful!
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I’m a crazy bird lover and love sketching the birds around the south coast. I have been blogging for two years now and not met any locals, so cool to meet you.
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Hi there! Love your blog (I’m a bit biased, I know!), but I’ve just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award – check it out here: https://exploreadventurediscover.wordpress.com/2017/01/24/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Look forward to reading more 🙂 xox
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Thank you so much! I love your blog as well! Congratulations on your nomination too! Now that we are back home, I will have to put my thinking cap on for some obscure random facts about myself!!! Will keep you posted!!! xxx
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I look forward to reading what you come up with! Lots of love xoxox
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“Tag, you’re it!” I like your blog and nominated you for the next round of Blue Sky Tag. Tell more people about your blog by joining us this round.
https://oldhouseintheshires.com/2017/06/08/blue-sky-nomination-and-playing-it-forward/
Have fun!
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Thank you so much! Will have to put my thinking cap on and will get back to you in the next few days!!! I love your blog too!
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Hello,
What a suprise discovering this article on Courtevrault where I spend my holidays !
Yvonne was my grandmother, and i would like to learn more about your visit of the castle !
Marie
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Wow! What an amazing coincidence and what a fantastic place to spend your holidays! It is such a small world and blogging and the internet make those wonderful connections possible! I will send you some more photos via email! All the Best, Jane
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Hello Jane,
The linky is open again if you fancy it. Hope you are keeping well. We are just awakening over here after a tricky and cold winter!
http://oldhouseintheshires.com/2018/04/01/mygloriousgardens-april-linky-party/
Sophie x
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Thanks Sophie! All done! I am going to enjoy all your Spring photos as we head towards Winter over here! Happy gardening and blogging!
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Hello Jane
I thought I’d let you know that the June link party is being held by the lovely Ann over at:
https://gardeninglimited.com/mygloriousgardens-june-link-party/
She’s giving me a break this month. x
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Thanks Sophie for letting me know and have a great holiday x
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