Hello there ...
I know .. I know .... just like buses .. none for ages then two come together..
Sandie's Patch asked to see a bit more of the slate planter .. thingy.
Hubby P made some of these for me years ago .. I think we saw it done on Gardeners World ...
Its fairy simple .. just bits of slate .. bottom and sides .. drilled and fastened together with copper wire... just like putting together a box.
This one is a more adventurous with a pointy bit and five sides .. they are made from old roofing slates.
I had them planted up for many years .. with herbs and the like ... you have to line them with hessian .. or in my case old pillowcases .. its all I had at the time. Otherwise of course the soil/compost falls through the rather large gaps at the corners.
They look really nice planted up .. just thought I would have a change and I like the contrast of the terracotta with the slate.
So what of today ...?
Its amazing what a Girl finds when she decides to clear out under the sink ....
Now when and where I bought these potatoes I cannot remember ... and why did I put them under the sink?
It must be an age thing ...
Anyway there they were .. happily sprouting away ...
So ...in the spirit of 'Waste Not Want Not' .. I found an old feed sack .. poked some drainage holes in the bottom and planted some of the potatoes in it.
I had an old tin bath ready for planting so some went in there too ... don't know how they will do ... but they have two chances .. hopefully I will get a few 'freebie'
spuds from them.
And of course we worked today ....
We managed to buy some nice stock ... thought you might want to have a peek ... its amazing what is still found in old attics .. this lot was from a lady clearing her Aunts house .. and an old garage of all places.
A whole lot of beautifully had knit jumpers and cardigans .. the 'Vintage-y' young women like to wear these over their Tea Dresses and floral blouses (and jeans) .. some nice skirts and things too.
They have been through the washer and are drying nicely in the afternoon sun.
Perhaps not quite the right time of year .. but they will keep ....
a collection of faux fur coats .. one is real fur ... not everyone's taste I know.
And just look at this lovely brooch .... sparkling away doing its thing!
And to top it all ...
a nice Bowler Hat .. in great condition ...
Pity about the model .. looking a bit worse for wear these days ...
still I do believe its very fashionable to do/take? a 'selfie'
isn't it ...
Hubby P has gone out on another job this afternoon ... so its a long day today ... I think we can treat ourselves to a Chinese takeaway for supper.
So that's us ... what have you been up to?
.. the sun is shining here ..
all is good.
Bye for now x
