I ate Mrs Lao’s lasagne and when I came to a particularly delicious bit, I realised that she had actually put the grubs in my portion.I put...
You’ve hit the nail on the head, there! There’s just NO respect anymore!Mind you, you have unwittingly saved the day for Mrs Lao; jut like you,...
These were found in the lawn this afternoon. You may find it amusing to see these grubs practising their synchronised swimming, but so much for...
Your lawn is looking very promising! No weed in sight. Watch out for poa annua in late April/early May, pinch out the seed heads as much as you...
Poetry much appreciated ... clearly derived from the best!Message passed on to Mrs Lao who had already 'planted' them (well I did, under her...
Not yet, we are still 'enjoying' it! Mrs Lao is very exited (every little bit counts!) as your suggested plants have arrived and are ready to be...
Talking of Spring light, here it is (something positive for the Ides of March)!:[ATTACH]
How right you are in your optimism! Also, at this time of year, I love the change of LIGHT! ... which I will attempt to capture for you in the...
@noisette47 - decidely sloppy today! Please note further correction to the above: should have read: "since we had certainly NOT forgotten them" ...
That is very sweet of you! Thank you. Vraiment, tu nous combles!In fact, your speedy reply has beaten me to it, I was going to add a correction:...
Hello Noisette! ... It was sealed like this (plumber's mate sealed in with special adhesive tape):[ATTACH]and this is the result (awaiting...
Mrs Lao is worried about her daffodils!She is wondering what is eating them. Apparently, this has been going on for a few years now. Sometimes...
Returning south in search of photogenic and more structured gardens:[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]Even going to the “Secret Garden” in...
Continuing in our search for outra-Mediterranean gardens, we came across these three stunners, with their rock formations lying on a bed of...
Gving context to the arrid garden above: [ATTACH]
To give an idea of the struggle against the elements: this attempt at a private garden south of Ouarzazate, where the water (constantly sprouting...
"... I would like to share photographs of exotic gardens, but it is not easy ..." In fact, there is more emphasis on creating formal, flowering,...
"there is an adorable chaotic lawlessness in the Souk’s narrow lanes" ... @ 9 am: note the wearing of jackets and anoraks under the caerulean blue...
Thank you. In fact, we are extending our stay a little; I was keen to return to the cold, grim London gloom, but Mrs Lao is greedy for the...
He was actually the owner of the shop. We had a chat the following day and he told us how comfortable he was sleeping on the floor, saving his...
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