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Autumn Is Definitely On The Way ...

Autumn Is Definitely On The Way ...

The darker evenings are really upon us and I’m missing the bright midnight sky we get in the Highlands. That extra daylight means so much more gets done in a...

Autumn Is Definitely On The Way ...

The darker evenings are really upon us and I’m missing the bright midnight sky we get in the Highlands. That extra daylight means so much more gets done in a...

Greenhouse ... So Excited ...

Greenhouse ... So Excited ...

So happy with the progress on our greenhouse ... just need to put the glass in and then we can get planting ... 👏😃 🌱 Need to be quick though,...

Greenhouse ... So Excited ...

So happy with the progress on our greenhouse ... just need to put the glass in and then we can get planting ... 👏😃 🌱 Need to be quick though,...

Horsey, Horsey ...

Horsey, Horsey ...

My off-road 4x4 ... and supplier of quality manure. I’m so proud of this boy ... first time with a human on his back and he didn’t even blink. I’m...

Horsey, Horsey ...

My off-road 4x4 ... and supplier of quality manure. I’m so proud of this boy ... first time with a human on his back and he didn’t even blink. I’m...

Best Cupcakes Ever ...

Best Cupcakes Ever ...

I’m planning some secret baking for the weekend. I made these ice cream cupcakes a few years ago, but have never made them for my boys. As a thank you...

Best Cupcakes Ever ...

I’m planning some secret baking for the weekend. I made these ice cream cupcakes a few years ago, but have never made them for my boys. As a thank you...

Sawfly Invasion ...

Sawfly Invasion ...

We had a horrible time this summer with sawflies ... they really went to town on our gooseberries. Not wanting to use harsh chemicals in the garden, we spent many...

Sawfly Invasion ...

We had a horrible time this summer with sawflies ... they really went to town on our gooseberries. Not wanting to use harsh chemicals in the garden, we spent many...

Cute Little Creatures ...

Cute Little Creatures ...

I tried to teach my daughter to knit, but she ended up needle felting instead.I’m so proud of her and sit in wonder most days, at the amazing little creatures...

Cute Little Creatures ...

I tried to teach my daughter to knit, but she ended up needle felting instead.I’m so proud of her and sit in wonder most days, at the amazing little creatures...