There is a coolness in the air that I can only recognise as Autumn at Fairy Wren Cottage. Today less windows are open, long sleeves are a must, woollen socks  are getting worn during daylight hours. A heartfelt need to be outside as much as possible for as long as possible. The deep clean on […]

1. The Abraham Darby finally bloomed again. In our garden, when she is on, she is on, when she is thinking about blooming, it takes awhile. 2. The Geeveston Fanny apples were finally ready to pick. It is an understatement to say that I look forward to this day every year. 3. Honeybee followed me […]

It’s a beautiful Autumn day here, a cooler start to the morning followed by the warmth of the sun, it makes for a lovely time in the garden. I even wore a light cardigan. Oh how I love cardigan weather! Pottering about tidying the hen house, refreshing the bird baths, taking note of what needs […]

I was in our Quince Orchard late yesterday afternoon, checking on the quinces. They are still weeks off from being ripe. We grow several varieties, I’ve written about them for you HERE. The biggest mistake I see at the moment is people picking quinces too soon and selling them. The unripe fruit sits on the […]

An ad for toe fungus cream in-between a recipe doesn’t exactly float my boat and ad’s flashing up in the side bar or on different parts of the screen simultaneously while I’m trying to read something, does my head in.  Too busy, too loud. I usually cut short my visit to the website. My choice […]

A Fairy Wren Cottage Postcard has just been delivered to everyone that subscribes. You are very welcome to join in if you haven’t already. HERE is the link or you can click the SUBSCRIBE tab at the top of the page. I’ll keep this Journal entry brief since the Postcard is full of updates, some […]

Did you know that Sweetpeas (Lathyrus odoratus) are poisonous? Poisonous parts: All parts, especially the seeds. Source: NSW DPI (New South Wales Department of Primary Industries), Annie Johnson and Stephen Johnson, “Garden plants poisonous to people”, pdf file, https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/112796/garden-plants-poisonous-to-people.pdf, page 9, accessed 20 February 2023. For that reason I won’t be growing them in our Kitchen […]

Late yesterday, when the cool change finally came through, we all went outside to water and check on things. The sun had set and the night sky was turning that beautiful inky blue. Lil watered her flower garden and planted some seedlings. I stood for awhile at the Back Orchard gate with the sprinkler hose […]

A very, very heartfelt thank you for being here. Nothing else to say other than I appreciate you. Sending Light and Love, Jude x