The Accidental Gardener

I never realised that I could get so much joy from gardening. I was an accidental gardener in my early teens but this has since progressed to much more.

This spring 2015, I have grown different varieties of daffodils and enjoyed the array of flowers blossoming on my balcony garden. I also have primroses, pansies and hyacinths too.

I look forward to a summer of gladioli and harvest of my spring crops which has been extensive. The most fascinating vegetable so far is the dwarf runner beans. If plants had legs then, it sure has some of the finest legs in town. It grows really fast that I quickly transplanted it to a 12 inch pot and hopefully later to a vegetable grow bag. 

Watch this space for the outcome of my home grown chilli, cherry tomatoes, mixed salad leaves, spinach and sunflowers..

Let this old book I found at an Oxfam charity shop inspire you to improve your knowledge of horticulture. I definitely was very moved by it.'Our Village' by Miss M.R Mitford ( A Jane Austen enthusiast).


                                

In love with Canterbury

I love Canterbury.. The first time I came to this city was nearly 3 years ago. I remember the journey very well as I caught my bus no 8 from Margate city centre on a sunny summer's day.

As we traveled across the countryside towards Canterbury, I had the pleasure of having a quick shot of the vast beautiful fields of Kent with Victorian and Georgian properties along the road side. Of course, I would often spot a few vintage/antique shops and would love to stop right way but I can't as there is more to behold in Canterbury.

 I will leave you with  some photos I took and a quick video I made as I had the opportunity of catching some bits of the last festival in October/Nov 2012. I do not know the name of the festival but was glad that I saw it.

Canterbury Old town By Chika Brown