Spring garden

Spring has arrived in the garden and it is looking very lush and green. The garden is based on sand ontop of rock and because or this the water either just drains away or in the hottest part of the year it just runs across the surface.  So i have been trying to build some soil up and creating compost. It is a slow process but hopefully one that will help the garden to flourish.

I really love to wander around the garden and see what has been happening. I find it exciting to see new growth and see the seasonal changes. There is always something reassuring about seeing the same plants change as the seasons roll by. After having lived with my last garden for 22 years i am still getting used to my new garden and the new challenges of a coastal garden.

 

Arne Carlos sweater

I have been knitting away on my second arne & carlos sweater. This one is for my son. I am still using Bendigo woolen mills colourway raven for the main body , as I did for my husbands jumper. I found some old wool and nylon blend in my stash that is working out really well for the contrast colour. 

I'm so happy to be past the colour work and am so close to the neck. I just hope it fits him well. That is the problem with not having my son live super close to me. He can't just try it on. 

It also seems to be very fitting that I am using the tulip needle stoppers he gave me. I do love them , i would be lost without needle stoppers.

 

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