~ For Grace ~

She was weaving in the Rosemary
with a steady, perfect rhythm,
and I wondered...
do they do it perfectly from
the first try,
or like me,
 do they have to 
practice?

These also brought great joy to us three, when they were born on our garden fence many years ago.

  

:: ~ ::

Although I harvest nettles for drying through the summer, I make sure I leave plenty for the butterflies who lay their eggs on them. In the greenhouse at the moment, this is happening....

I love how they wrap themselves inside so as to be safe from birds.

Peacock butterfly caterpillar

It will turn into this....although this one is a little tired and has lost its vibrant colour....

I think this one is a Red Admiral caterpillar:

 

 Some of the things that have been made here this summer...

Mullein flower remedy

Yarrow and Mullein flower remedies

 

raspberry jam

Our first attempt ever, at wine~making. Lemon Balm.

The wine is nearly ready to bottle. We have loved watching the air bubbles releasing, getting slower and slower.

What have you made this summer....?

Cariad mawr

H x