Sometimes we don’t take time to stop and look around us and appreciate being in the moment

Most of us are glued to our phones, reading texts, sending emails, checking our social media. . So whilst walking @misslucy_lou this sunny morning I was practicing being mindful, grateful and appreciating the world around me. . I came across this beautifully planted flower bed. So simple but so effective. . I thought it was […]

Beautiful Wisteria and artichokes in my Isle of Wight garden

Gardens and gardening can give so much pleasure. Especially when the results look like this. . . . . . .

RHS Chelsea flower show

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Perfect blooms @the_rhs Chelsea flower show 2018

I can only aspire but I always feel so happy when I find the same plants in the Show Gardens that I planted in my own garden schemes. However mine will never be as perfect as these. . . . . .

RHS Chelsea Flower show 2018

Going to the Chelsea Flower show always inspires me with my own garden designs and planting, especially when I find the same plants as I’ve planted in the Show Gardens. Obviously mine are never as perfect as the Chelsea garden ones! One can only aspire. . . . . . @the_rhs

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

This show garden received all sorts of commentary from the most unexpected terribly proper ladies around me…. We laughed so much. You have to keep watching to the end. Ha ha! . . . . .

Beauty is all around you when you take the time to stop and look around you

Sometimes its good to take a moment to stop, look and appreciate what’s around you. Just like this beautiful Magnolia tree. Live in the moment. #

Breakfast with a view Omelette with chives and avocado, Bird of Paradise plant, Pineapple Lily, Bougainvillea and my vegetable garden just seen behind

My artichoke in my vegetable garden

One ready to eat, and the other gone to flower.