Back to grass roots.

Well more like hedge roots as I didn't get to cut the grass after all. Sunday was spent catching up on all the gardening, getting ready for the winter. A long delayed job of tackling the honeysuckle was the main priority and took the most time. Tree said I looked more like I was fighting the bush rather than pruning it! We had a visit from Dan, Sarah, Wills and Lydia in the afternoon, which was nice as we haven't had time to meet up for a while.

On Monday we went to Marchington to see our crystal wholesaler and just take a day out for us really. For the first time on record, we actually bought within budget and got a good deal at that! The shop always looks better when it is full of new stuff.

Taking time out.

Now that Tiddesley Wood is behind us, Tree and I have taken time to reflect on the little things that have been neglected of late. I have started walking every day to try and lose a bit of the weight I've gained, since I no longer cycle to work, by walking at least once round Pitchcroft every day. I thought I would meet a lot of other like minded people but, judging by the grass on the bench, it looks as though not many walk this way.I particularly had a good walk the other day and rounded it off with a spectacular sunset, after the sun had cast dappled shade through the Lime trees surrounding Pitchcroft.Everything seems so much brighter, when you're feeling fitter, as you can see from the lilies that bloomed only today!

The beauty of an Iris - It's all in the eye !!

I woke up this morning with a head that felt like I had cotton wool squeezed into it and about as much motivation as a dead sheep. Three strong coffees later, which I know is not good for you, I feel a little better and I have busied myself hanging and photographing two more mirrors for the shop. Best of all, I sorted these photos of the Irises in our garden which I took this morning. Even a cotton head feels better for seeing these beautiful flowers first thing every day. We have moved them around the garden several times and each year they get better and better. Its name is derived from the Greek word for rainbow and its petals form a perfect landing stage for all the good pollinating insects in the garden. It also has over 100 uses including medicine, essential oils and artists colour. Definitely one of my fave plants !