A Spot of Gardening

What a beautiful day its been today. The sun hasn't stopped shining here and it's been lovely and warm. I did a spot of shopping with my mother in law yesterday, mainly for plants. I got some nice ones for my hanging baskets, including some dwarf sweet peas which I never seem to be able to find usually. I also bought an English Lavender pictured below which smells divine. The lovely french lavender pictured above I bought on Sunday when my mum and me had a look around some garden centres. I couldn't resist the pretty flowers. Mum got lots of plants for her garden including a really pretty broom for the border. We even had a coffee and a cake in the tea rooms. In fact a lovely day all round.

Anyway.....so today I planted up the two lavenders and some sweet peas into the two large pots that sit outside our front door. These pots had horrible bushes in before. They looked really scraggy and were pot bound so hubby dug them out yesterday to make way for my planting today. A big improvement I think, once they get going it should add a splash of colour to the front and will smell lovely, not to mention how pleased the bees and butterflies will be :o)

I also planted up my two hanging baskets. They don't look much at the moment but they should get going soon.

I  had a big clear up in the border along the fence, much tidier now. Did have a bit of a backache once I'd finished but I'm pleased that it's done. It was lovely pottering outside with the bird's singing and the sun on my back.

These are last weeks flowers from Tesco still looking beautiful. They make me smile every time I walk past.

Another task completed today was my Fabric Addict swap goodies for Victoria Plum, which will be posted tomorrow.  

Thought I'd tease you with a pic of the wrapped presents :o)

I did attend the car booty on Sunday, but it was a bit naff really. I did get some pretty china from one stall for the grand total of £1.50 for the lot. But that is all unfortunately. I think I like the little vase the best.

I seem to be into strawberries at the moment, can you tell? lol

This brings me nicely on to my strawberry swap. I'm overwhelmed by how many lovely ladies want to take part, what a great turnout. There is still time to sign up for the swap if you'd like to take part just leave a comment here

Well off to settle down ready to watch Vampire Diaries the best programme of the week.

TTFN