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Start Spreading the News…New York City.. ..here I come

August 12, 2016

I have waited twenty years to visit New York City. Mid September my dream is about to come true when I fly with Chris Pollard my Superhero ( it was an old stomping ground of his for many years). I look forward to my first priority stop off, a long.....

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Plant Art -What are you surrounded by that Inspires you to Photograph, Paint or Draw?

August 5, 2016

In these blistering days of our hot summer there is always something in nature to observe and be inspired by:- You know about and have observed Wall Art……. well to my surprise I have recently discovered Plant Art- Walking around our terrace I spied this beautiful image of pure artistry.....

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Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Reminds me of long Summer Days……

July 25, 2016

As we are in the throes of more relaxed easier days of warmth and feel good, what better way to stay in flow by growing your favourite aromatic plants. I feel priviledged and delighted to introduce you to this weeks Guest Blogger- Ursula O’Regan – Aromatherapist & Reflexologist. With her.....

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How to Avoid becoming ‘The Heat Monster’

July 18, 2016

Coping with the ‘Hot Steamy Season’ When I signed up to live in south-west Turkey I did not realise:- From the 1st week of July suddenly a powerful force appears to turn up the thermostat to “Blistering Hot and Humid” … Only this year it shocked us by appearing in.....

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Life is just a bowl of cherries, So live and laugh at it all.

July 15, 2016

“Life is just a bowl of cherries, So live and laugh at it all.” Title from a song popular in the 1930’s I believe! My favourite fruit at this time of the year is juicy ripe peaches and heart-shaped black napoleon cherries, both grown locally. They are packed with Vit C and.....

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