tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post4268796140078896346..comments2024-03-22T07:28:43.820+00:00Comments on The wind and the wellies: A morning off for good behaviour....Fay McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-77642518604279275082011-03-23T08:33:21.748+00:002011-03-23T08:33:21.748+00:00Mrs squirrel I replied via Frugaldom but email me ...Mrs squirrel I replied via Frugaldom but email me direct if you want more information - link should be on here. xx<br /><br />Easy to do them right now I'd do root cuttings or split them up.Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-41019246000084741812011-03-23T08:31:56.309+00:002011-03-23T08:31:56.309+00:00Julie and Jenni thank you!!
I do like to hear abo...Julie and Jenni thank you!!<br /><br />I do like to hear about your days - I'm too enthusiastic at times, when I start talking flowers - folk tend to find something pressing to do - so I guess the blog is good - focuses all that energy out there rather than make a few ears bleed!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-39354651961813446802011-03-23T08:30:40.703+00:002011-03-23T08:30:40.703+00:00Alistair thank you - its me who thinks I'm not...Alistair thank you - its me who thinks I'm not a real gardener not anyone else <br /><br />I've seen a few polytunnels in dire need of pegging down - the best I've seen up here are ones with fishing nets over them (and the odd greenhouse adopts this strategy) pure genius.<br /><br />Thats what I love about gardening - learning every day - not one day the same, not one seedling identical. How are your begonias?Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-56138671310690892492011-03-23T08:29:01.266+00:002011-03-23T08:29:01.266+00:00Janet I have a similar problem - but I normally we...Janet I have a similar problem - but I normally wear contacts so I forget about the glasses down the nose! <br /><br />The apron is genius isn't it - I thought he was insane - but it worked - there he was all 6ft 6 of a hulking bloke in a flowery apron - the image stays with me!<br /><br />I need to pick your brains about a couple of things I'll email you later :)Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-83602190919447069082011-03-23T08:27:22.807+00:002011-03-23T08:27:22.807+00:00steph - look out for the classes list which goes o...steph - look out for the classes list which goes out in the paper later in the year - there will be both normal and vegetable gardening classes at the local college then. Aside that there are quite a few lovely active gardenin clubs here. Depending on where you live.<br /><br />I'll drop you an email - :) Nice to see you on here - I don't think I'm inspirational - delusional is more like it! You can grow loads in Orkney - but you just need to tweak how to do it to make it work - don't despair!<br /><br />Thank you for the comment!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-61084977266976162022011-03-23T08:25:06.607+00:002011-03-23T08:25:06.607+00:00Hey there chaps nice to hear from you all. To be f...Hey there chaps nice to hear from you all. To be fair my day started at 6.45 and my morning *ended* at 1pm.<br /><br />Jane you're always very busy on your blog!!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-39445846795209389082011-03-22T21:42:15.562+00:002011-03-22T21:42:15.562+00:00What a lovely spot you have. Enjoyed your morning,...What a lovely spot you have. Enjoyed your morning, even if you tuckered me out lol! Great idea wearing an apron.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-59323264504738010102011-03-22T16:50:15.882+00:002011-03-22T16:50:15.882+00:00Hi Fay, I am really glad to have found your blog, ...Hi Fay, I am really glad to have found your blog, it is very inspirational. I moved to Orkney about a year ago and assumed that I wouldn't be able to grow much but you have given me hope. I am a garden/gardening novice but am going to dig me a vege patch. Are there groups/classes for beginners in Orkney? Take care, StephSteph Chesneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-18469335743504136722011-03-22T12:13:25.021+00:002011-03-22T12:13:25.021+00:00I really enjoyed that Fay - and I must get myself ...I really enjoyed that Fay - and I must get myself an apron! Can't think why I'd never thought of it before. Though it won't stop me getting dirt on my nose from pushing my glasses up...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-52477214904055912922011-03-21T14:32:42.265+00:002011-03-21T14:32:42.265+00:00A great Saturday morning well told. And who said y...A great Saturday morning well told. And who said you were not a real gardener, don't listen even if it was yourself that said so.I have been gardening for forty years and still don't know the half of it.Even those that take pride in being master gardeners will never know all there is to know. So I dont want to hear this again. Hope the polytunels are well pegged up there.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-1287175968467018902011-03-20T14:33:31.606+00:002011-03-20T14:33:31.606+00:00I loved reading and seeing your morning :-)I loved reading and seeing your morning :-)Pink Fairy Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029010073352558714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-63997086503608425442011-03-20T12:01:38.916+00:002011-03-20T12:01:38.916+00:00Hallo! Glad to know I'm not the only one who ...Hallo! Glad to know I'm not the only one who wears an apron to garden :) Karin is too gorgeous! Phew, what a morning 'off'!littlekarstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177535712034761585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-72251162550934235202011-03-20T11:30:30.832+00:002011-03-20T11:30:30.832+00:00Hi Fay,
Sounds like a lovely way to spend your Sat...Hi Fay,<br />Sounds like a lovely way to spend your Saturday morning,doing what you love at your own speed.I love your sense of enthusiasm that comes over in your writing.Have a good day!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-65030819814586910672011-03-20T11:17:27.445+00:002011-03-20T11:17:27.445+00:00What a lovely morning! We had breakfast in bed (pl...What a lovely morning! We had breakfast in bed (plum and honey pancakes, of course), then off to the Women's Institute for a tasty flapjack, then round the charity shops, and then to the library, and flicking through books while eating a spot of lunch and waiting for the home made bread to come out of the oven. Not as productive as your morning, but a lovely one nevertheless! xxJenni @ NotReallyAFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699782031004116836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-56951172660849886432011-03-20T10:42:00.353+00:002011-03-20T10:42:00.353+00:00Great post faye ....may do one of my own soon :)
...Great post faye ....may do one of my own soon :)<br /><br /><br />want to pick your brains , how do i take cuttings from <br />a. persicaria (least i think thats what it is ...and b. asters ?The Squirrel Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970265671489926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-29243633532070686372011-03-20T08:57:32.091+00:002011-03-20T08:57:32.091+00:00Duchess what a lovely morning- when mr flowers is ...Duchess what a lovely morning- when mr flowers is here we have a cooked brekkie and have a lovely catch up. My son wasn't up before the cellist and I left, I like those kind of days where the house slowly wakes up. Chicken sausages sound yum!!Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-89321138004069022932011-03-20T08:54:17.017+00:002011-03-20T08:54:17.017+00:00Cheri, the cellist informs me we left the garden a...Cheri, the cellist informs me we left the garden at one - so it's a morning plus an hour!! Paper should work fine in compost bin, I read something about not using glossy coloured paper, but I might have dreamt it! Your morning sounds lovely!! Oh what I'd give for a walk in the woods. Thank you for sharing.Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-8542952759413693362011-03-19T23:05:11.925+00:002011-03-19T23:05:11.925+00:00I loved hearing (and seeing) your Saturday morning...I loved hearing (and seeing) your Saturday morning Fay! <br />My earlier part of the day yesterday was fairly typical at this stage. My little family tends to have a bit of a sleep-in - till about 8am. Then we up at different stages - I feed the chooks and a couple of odds and ends. Washing on, then a always do a cooked brekky on the w/end. Usually our eggs, some (tinned) spaghetti and some local (chicken - not ours) sausages. Then I take son to his w/end casual job at big shopping centre about 30 mins. drive away. cheers Wendyduchess_declutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763062839151537111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-25577066263995087002011-03-19T22:53:26.416+00:002011-03-19T22:53:26.416+00:00Gosh, are you sure that was just a mornings activi...Gosh, are you sure that was just a mornings activity? What time did your morning end 3pm? lol. <br />Well in comparison mine was quite sedate. I started the day waking at 6.30 but it is Saturday so there was no way I was getting up so I sat up in bed and read a couple of old House Beautiful magazines, having just moved all of my things from storage I am emptying boxes of books and finding all my treasures. The up with the birds making a lovely bowl of porridge, I had to share it with Moo because like peedie with his pink bone he has a way of looking at me. Several loads of washing in and hung on the line to dry and then a little adventure up to the hill fort in the forest with Moo where we met lots of his woofy friends. The sun was shining here which put me in the mood to spring clean so I pulled out my steam cleaner and scrubbed the tiles in the bathroom. I also did lots of paperwork sorting and shredded lots of paper. Must decide what to do with it instead of sending it to the recycling bin. Would it work in the compost bin do you think? I know that cardboard does. Speaking of compost I did a little stirring with the fork when I emptied my kitchen bin into it. Filled up the bird feeders and then sat down for an egg sandwich. So not much compared to your day. <br />I do love reading your blog. Thank youcherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266842386436970708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-78734160601646217982011-03-19T21:44:37.261+00:002011-03-19T21:44:37.261+00:00Phew you two have been busy! Veggiegobbler thank y...Phew you two have been busy! Veggiegobbler thank you for sharing yours - great image of you teaching young superheros. I did think the apron in the garden thing was insane when I first had to do it - but its second nature now - I wear them in the kitchen too - enjoy your sunday!<br /><br />Thank you for the goodluck Linda - didn't help the cello untuned tonight we have to get it fixed tomorrow!<br />YOu've had a very hectic day - thank you for telling me about it. Balancing life with children and everything involves a good bit of juggling! Happy birthday to your daughter - xxFay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-28491823028660808802011-03-19T21:34:25.141+00:002011-03-19T21:34:25.141+00:00I think your morning was much more hectic than min...I think your morning was much more hectic than mine, but at least it featured some contact with growing things.<br />My morning: up at 7.30, did a blog post, checked a few blogs.<br />Had breakfast, loaded washing machine, washed last night's dishes (we were out Friday night and couldn't face washing up when we got home. Our dishwasher is broken just now).<br />Chatted to daughter as she had breakfast, and waved her off on her first driving lesson. She is so excited to be 17 and learning to drive!<br />Had shower and embarked on thorough clean of bathroom, finishing up with washing the floor.<br />Tidied living room and dining room in preparation for daughter's 17th birthday party tonight.<br />Had cup of tea while listening to daughter's account of first driving lesson, which went well.<br />Went into town with daughter to get her hair cut - and that's the point at which the morning ended. The only gardening-related thing I did was to make a mental note to water the containers at the front door.<br />Good luck to daughter with the cello exam. My children do a lot of music, so I know what you're going through!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-7062839233312327082011-03-19T21:30:14.494+00:002011-03-19T21:30:14.494+00:00I really enjoyed your post thank you. Never though...I really enjoyed your post thank you. Never thought of wearing an apron in the garden but you're right it is a good idea. I've only just become an apron convert in the kitchen so I think it'll take a little longer to get one on me in the garden. My Saturday morning is a work day. I taught three classes of drama to young children. We were doing drama about superheroes and had great fun concocting stories about superheroes who'd lost their powers. Sunday is my morning off and I think I'll spend a bit of it in the garden tidying up.veggiegobblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455990251167385168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-28311303710804665942011-03-19T21:26:48.570+00:002011-03-19T21:26:48.570+00:00Hello there - Elephants eye - we've still got ...Hello there - Elephants eye - we've still got snow here - on the hills - its not very warm and a bit windy - chilly but happy - !<br /><br />Thank you for popping past - how was your saturday?Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810916424535818779.post-15325899928224277162011-03-19T21:20:19.978+00:002011-03-19T21:20:19.978+00:00Lovely hat, but you look chilly?Lovely hat, but you look chilly?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.com