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Day 23 – Auricula’s Garden Advent KAL
The penultimate day of the KAL and I’d like to recommend to you two cute, ‘dipping into and out of’ books. When you are feeling in need of some coziness they are a good reference point.
Day 4 – Auricula’s Garden Advent KAL
My favourite flower is the Auricula. The Hellebore is next in line. I love the colours and the mystery that comes with this flower. Some call it the Lenten Rose or the Christmas Rose. Not a Rose actually but from the buttercup family. It has over the years been shrouded in mystery and witchcraft. Much…
Day 18 – Auricula’s Garden Advent KAL
Hygge is all about creating a nice, warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with the people you love. We should take a leaf out if the dormouse’s book. I’m not suggesting that each Autumn, like the dormouse, you eat lots of berries to build up fat stores so you can stay warm…
‘People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy’ Anton Chekhov
That’s certainly true of me when I’m busy hand making things. I find it equally lovely to sit all cosy with the fire on, listening to the sound of the rain on the windows, or outside in the fresh air with the sun shining. What sunny days we’ve had this summer and autumn too, although…
Day 8 – Auricula’s Garden Spring KAL 2021
Every year at Easter, there is a rumour that if you believe and have been good, a rabbit will bring you a basket full of chocolate eggs and sometimes will hide them for you to find. Eggs and rabbits, both interestingly symbols of fertility. Lots of you suggested the Easter rabbit as a favourite Spring…
Day 5 – Auricula’s Garden Advent KAL
Wildlife loves leaf litter. As a gardener I like it too. It enriches the soil and gives me mulch. I gather the leaves and pile them at the back of my border. Then I wait and wonder who might enjoy them. That’s a tale for another day. For today let’s concentrate on the rich earth…