The Secret Garden

It's early spring here in Norway - in Australia autumn is approaching. My twin sister, Solveig, lives there, and today I am showing a few photos of her secret garden. From the white double gate you get the first view of the front garden, with wisteria boldly climbing in the spring, joined with cream roses...

The Beauty of Things Past

The interior of my home is a mixture of old and new. I love seeing a piece of embroidery, where one can see the hours of meticulous work which has gone into it, as in the photo above. Last summer I placed a jug, hand painted and about a hundred years old, on top of...

The Making of a Lily Bed

This week we have had rain, hail and snow, with strong winds. One day was quieter, with the wind dropping and everything thoroughly wet. It's the time for planning updates in the garden. A few years ago I planned a bed for lilies - out with pencil and paper! First I went out and measured...

Lichen Lace and Mossy Mounds

More snow arrived today! Last week I wandered around the garden, tidying up and dreaming (as usual) of spring. I noticed that lichen on my pear tree is abundant, but it doesn't interfere with flowering or the production of pears.  I find it quite beautiful and fairylike - nature's lace. The photos of mossy mounds...