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This Week In The Garden – Six On Saturday, 11 July 2026

I’m super late with this, it’s been 2 weeks since my last garden update. Things are still struggling out there in the heatwave though, but there are some things happening that I want to document and share here. It’s an…

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This Week In The Garden – Six On Saturday, 27 June 2026

It’s the weekend, time for another mini garden tour! The weather has got really hot this week, and it’s showing in the garden. Fortunately mornings on my terrace are still cool and refreshing as well as really late at night.…

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This Week In The Garden – Six On Saturday, 13 June 2026

Last week I found a lovely community of garden bloggers. They share 6 photos from their gardens every Saturday, so I thought I’d join in this week. It will help me keep track of my garden more regularly as well…

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May 2026 Balcony Garden Tour

It’s now been over 75 days since I sowed the first seeds for my new balcony garden and today I’m sharing my little garden’s progress in the end of May garden tour! I hope you will enjoy a lovely stroll…

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Keeping A Garden Journal

Before I even started gardening again, I knew that this time I needed to keep track of everything in a garden journal or folder. Somewhere I could jot quick notes and keep track of garden chores and plant progress. What…

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Starting A New Container Garden

I cannot adequately describe how excited I have been at the prospect of having a garden again! When we found this new home, with its lovely terrace, I immediately started dreaming up my new garden plans. It’s been almost 4…

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  1. EsmeSalon on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    This is absolutely an amazing update and glad that you're doing so much better Char. Thank you for sharing with…

  2. handmade by amalia on This Week In The Garden – Six On Saturday, 11 July 2026

    Very impressed by your garden. Looks green and healthy. Amalia xo

  3. RaisieBay on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    I would love to live somewhere else but I worry about all my health issues. I'm glad you are getting…

  4. Melynda Brown on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    52 Weeks of Art sounds fun!

  5. Kim Carberry on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    What an exciting move to France and how great you got your mobility back! The heat has really knocked me…

  6. Sarah W on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    It sounds like you're settling in really well to life in France and I'm sure you'll pick up the language…

  7. You Can Always Start Now on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Going to try and participate in the next one! Just finding this now through Esme Salon

  8. Lisa | Handmade in Israel on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    What beautiful tropical creations! I love the colours and the way you’ve captured the feeling of a lush island. The…

  9. Lisa Ehrman on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    You've made a huge change with your move, and I wish you all the best there. I think your journals…

  10. Chronically Hopeful on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Thank you so much, Jayne! I will certainly be joining in whenever I am able. I've really enjoyed connecting with…

  11. Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Your artwork is gorgeous, Char. I love the wildflower meadow, it's so pretty! The botanical line drawing is brilliant too.…

  12. Chronically Hopeful on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Thanks Kim! That is encouraging. I hope my garden will also decide to wake up and bloom soon. There are…

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