Five on Friday

I am still reflecting on my wonderful break away to Holland and some of the wonderful scenes I feel privileged to have seen.  Consequently my Five on Friday this week are five things that made my holiday extra special, five things that I want to record so that I don't forget. 

 

Tulips from Amsterdam.  A gift from my beautiful daughter.

 

 

A stroll around a market at Haarlem, browsing at the beautiful fabrics and haberdashery stalls.  A feast for the eyes and the beauty of some of the amazing ribbons and laces.  Yes I was tempted and despite my resolution not to yes I did pick up a few bits and pieces.  It would have been rude of me not to.

 

 

The hundreds of bikes everywhere never ceased to amaze me, they were indeed everywhere.  How on earth do you find yours?

 

 

The cakes and desserts were another temptation that we succumbed to regularly, our justification being very childlike we were on holiday...

 

 

Finally the deer and the ability we had to be so close, we were truly privileged.  My five on Friday, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

 

Linking with Amy over at lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/.

 

See you soon.

 



Five on Friday

Today is the first day of Spring, there have been signs of Spring for the last couple of weeks, green buds are appearing, birds are chirping, worms are emerging from the earth and flowers are beginning to bloom.  Today I am once again joining Amy over at lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/ for Five on Friday.

 

The rhubarb crowns are starting to unfurl.  Exciting times rhubarb crumble back on the menu, soon we just have to have patience.

 

 

Rocket is beginning to emerge, ready for the summer salads.

 

 

The lavender plant is starting its regrowth.  Can you see the new growth the beautiful green that sings "Spring is here" to me.

 

 

One of many pots of miniature daffodils tete-a-tete.  Well worth the effort of planting them up late Autumn for a beautiful display now.

 

 

Last but not least the anemones are starting to sprout.  They were also a tuber planted in the Autumn, I am looking forward to a shot of colour from these.

 

This is just the start, more and more things will start to sprout and grow as Spring emerges from its deep sleep.  It is still quite cold here and so the soil has not really warmed up yet but once it has we have the raised beds ready for planting.  Food is a big part of our garden and although we will never be self sufficient or anywhere near its a nice dream.  Have you started work in the garden yet?

 

See you soon.