Atter years of sitting in their pots, leafing but doing little else, at last I see some blossom on my mini fruit trees. Just two clusters on the pear - the - photo shows one of the two - but the mini apple looks as if it will be smothered in blossom, hopefully earning its space in terms of beauty, if not in fruit. I'll take a photo when they are out.
Fingers crossed.
I'm not terribly sure about the focaccia - I had to leave it overnight in the fridge because, although it did rise in the bulk fermentation stage, it was so, so slow. Maybe Squeak needs a bit of TLC to become stronger. I think I might do some more regular feedings although, to be fair, I never get the hooch that indicates a hungry starter.
Or maybe it needs to get a bit warmer?
I finished the hexa-cardigan. I'm not sure it's the right length but I think that is because I usually have longer ones that cover the bumpy bits and I need to get used to the fact that a) bumpy bits are OK and b) I don't have so much in the way of bumpy bits nowadays.
Anyway - I am on another mission to use up more stash bits and bobs and I am making a 'Joy and her Amazing Technicolour Hexa-Cardigan' which I will probably only ever wear at home when the weather is cold or when I need cheering up because - well, I'll probably look more like Elmer than anything else. Maybe I should call it my Elmer Hexa-cardigan instead.
It will be good way of finding out how muck DK yarn (in weight) I actually need too.
I have a load in the washing machine as I type and, hopefully, I will get it dried outside. I will be off to circuits in a while, there might be a focaccia to bake and, as it's Monday, I have housework.
There's enough there to keep me busy, isn't there?
Also, fingers crossed, I might possibly hear from Specsavers about my aids being ready for collection. I do hope so anyway.
Have a lovely Monday, everyone. Stay safe and be happy. xx
Like you, I expected rain yesterday! I’m wishing for it as the garden is now so very dry and I’ve had to get out the hose a couple of times. I love the fruit tree blossom…I’m sure your trees will thrive. Have a very happy week! 😁
ReplyDeleteBlossom does look very lovely, doesn't it? A shame it doesn't last long but there's always the promise of fruit to come. xx
DeleteThere was a good rain here yesterday evening - hope it has done some good. Blue sky this morning.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
To be fair, there may have been more rain in the evening. I drew the curtains early. :-)
DeleteYou have a good day too, Sue. xx
Perhaps poor Squeak is simply waiting for some slightly warmer weather to do their thing, the temperatures are up and down like a yoyo over the course of each day aren't they. My washing is out on the line as we've not had any rain yet, but the chilly breeze is doing a good job of getting things dry.
ReplyDeletePerhaps - it has been warm but not consistently so. When the sun goes in to feels chilly still.
DeleteRe the washing, same here. My load today dried fine with the breeze. xx
I’ve just got soaked walking home from a meeting and had to change clothes and make a warming drink. Catriona
ReplyDeleteOh, dear. I hate getting soaked. I hope you were able to warm up OK. xx
DeleteWe had one brief downpour of rain yesterday, despite the forecast. We're waiting for more today, but I think we're going to be disappointed. How soon will it be before we're complaining of too much rain?
ReplyDeleteYour Elmer cardigan sounds fun!
I think it will look like a ragbag but I'm not fussed. If it makes a wearable garment, I'll be happy.
DeleteFingers crossed for rain - for both of us. xx
Our pear has blossomed two years now, but not fruit. Still the tree is lovely and that is good enough for me. I love using up odds and ends into something wearable.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I guess they're never a waste of space, there always something lovely about a tree. I, your blog, always love reading about how you are using things, repurposing or clearing them, to make something else. xx
DeleteThe blossom looks lovely. Hopefully some fruit will follow. Hopefully the focaccia will taste lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt did, thanks, Sharon. xx
DeleteThe pear blossom is very pretty and wouldn't it be lovely if it produced fruit. Here's hoping. We have had a sprinkle of rain but not enough to do much so a bit more, maybe over night would be good.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seem many pollinating insects around but I can live in hope. The blossom has given me a lot of pleasure anyway. xx
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