Here we are again: another Sunday, another cold day. It feels more like November than June. Drinking hot chocolate in summer should probably be illegal, but that’s exactly what I was doing yesterday. It’s been very windy too; the trees have taken a battering, and the May flowers are scattered across the roads like forgotten... Continue Reading →
A Weekend of Little Detours
I had a lovely weekend out and about in Sligo, and it was so enjoyable I thought I'd tell you about it. I had no real plan on Saturday morning other than to see where the road took me. The weather wasn't great, but if I let the weather dictate what I did, I wouldn't... Continue Reading →
The Gardens at Hazelwood House
I love visiting gardens, it's one of my happy places, and I love Hazelwood House in Sligo. I got to look inside it back in 2015 - you can read about it here. I haven't been inside the house since then, but I know there has been a huge amount of work done on the... Continue Reading →
A Visit to Saffon’s Garden – One of the Secret Gardens of Sligo
I love visiting gardens and spending time in nature, it's something I don't do enough of, because it's just so relaxing; watching the bees go about their work, and listening to the bird song. Saffron has the most beautiful garden, located on the Sligo/Roscommon border, and she is part of the Secret Gardens of Sligo... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday to all you lovely people out there. I hope you are all keeping well, and if you are in Ireland I hope you are enjoying the four seasons in one day weather, and the huge hailstones! We have had a couple of lovely sunny days though, and I even managed to get some... Continue Reading →
Sligo Children’s Community Garden
If you are a regular visitor to the blog you'll know how much I like discovering new places, especially in Sligo. Well I say new, the Sligo Children's Community Garden (SCCG) has been running since 2020, it's a place where children and families can play, learn and grow. With a focus on biodiversity, sustainability and... Continue Reading →