Some herbs don't grow outside in the winter terribly well. Our basil, tarragon, parsley and mint were suffering. But suffering most was Elizabeth, keen to have some lush colour in the garden. So, we went out to the garden centre and came back with Cyclamen, Primrose, Conifer (pink - seen in the back of the azalea tucked up next to Lavender) and something else pink. We don't know what it is, the garden centre had Saturday staff and we can't find it in our Gardener's encyclopaedia. But it was offered in flower next to the Cyclamen, so we made the decision that it probably can thrive outside. If any of our readers can name the pink flowering plant to the left of the Rosemary, we'd be grateful!
Oh, and we are back at Blue Haven, enjoying the electricity for the washing machine and for the oil filled radiator we place in the clothes room just under the damp laundry to get it dry quickly. We are enjoying being able to keep all the curtains open in the day, where out on the cut, we always keep the tow path side closed. And it was good to see our marina friends again, as we were welcomed back by Barry, Dom and Helen, Bob and Sue, Bob and Jean and Roy. We haven't seen Barbara yet, but know we shall. So, it is not all bad not being out on the cut!! However, we have plans...
