Paradise in Progress

Here's the latest picture of the strelitzia or birds of paradise, cultivated by my very own green fingers from seed. Unfortunately, given that they take four years or more to flower, I don't think they'll be ready for Katie's wedding bouquet.

A stitch in flexi-time

After several years of having it sat in the cupboard, I thought that I would revive Grandma's sewing machine and indulge in a little recycled creativity...