Monday, 28 January 2013

Uploading Yes ! but far too slow ! why can't it be like before

Just thought I'd try uploading today, it's not the same is it? it's taking ages to upload just one photo.  Blogger isn't very good anymore. just going to try and upload to my Craft blog now as that wasn't working at all the last time I tried. Soo frustrating.

Thursday, 17 January 2013

At last i've found out there is a real problem with blogger

So it's not just me then Hurrah ! here is a link to a debate about it if anyone else is having the same problem.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/blogger/l-3-iFv_7Ck

Help ! why can't I upload photo's from my PC anymore

Does anyone else have this problem or is it me ? for the last 5 years I have always uploaded my photo's to this blog from my PC. When I clicked on insert image in the toolbar, there was always an option saying browse ! it's not there now ! does anyone know why ?
I don't want to use Picassa on the web, an IRL, or upload from this blog ! my only options in the box ! So can anyone shed some light on my problem PLEASE !

I would be very grateful.
M xx

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Happy New Year Everyone

Hello 2013 I hope this is going to be a great one ! not that I'm complaining about last year ! other than the weather playing havoc with the growing season on the allotment.

I have been to my plot today to take kitchen waste to feed my thousands of worms in the two compost bins up there. I kid you not on the number of worms ! they are amazing and have munched their way through all the rubbish over the last couple of months and I now have one bin that has some pretty darn good compost. I never thought I would get excited over worms and compost!  but that's what having an allotment does to you.

I have to be totally honest and say that my interest after 4 years was waning a bit ! but speaking to others it seems most of us go through this at some stage. However I think I have got some of my old enthusiasm back and I'm already planning what I want to grow this year.

If you haven't already checked out Victoriana Nurseries (link on the side of my blog) please do so as Stephen has a good stock of everything you need. I have to get my own order in soon otherwise I will be behind before I know it.

As there isn't anything worth taking a photograph of at this time I thought I would post myself a reminder of just how good my harvests were last year lest I forget !!

 
 

 
 
And the flowers were amazing ! Ohhhhh I really am getting into it all again just remembering all the flowers I picked each time I went to the plot.
 
 
I hope you are all looking forward to this years planning and planting.
 
All the best for this year
M xx

Monday, 24 December 2012

Merry Christmas Everyone

I will be back in the New Year with enthusiasm and raring to get going on the plot. (Fingers crossed!)

Have a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year to you all.

M xx

Monday, 26 November 2012

Long time no post

I didn't realise its been so long since I last posted on here.  I'm afraid I have lost my mojo a bit concerning my allotment this year.  I have done the very basic clear and cover up for the winter and been up to feed the millions of worms  in my compost bins (I kid you not) with kitchen waste. I'm amazed at the number of worms this year and hopefully that means lovely compost for next year.  The leaf mould is coming on well too.

I haven't even visited my favourite blogs and I am pleased to see I haven't seemed to have lost my lovely followers, for which I am thankful and I apologise for not keeping up the posts.

As everyone is aware there isn't a lot going on at most allotments at this time of year.
Unless of course you grow during the winter and I have to admit I personally don't ! I find it all a bit depressing up there during these muddy, wet, uninspiring months.

I have been busy doing other things recently such as sourcing old furniture and painting it (shabby chic-ing) long before Kirsty started her TV programme ( I think she's copied me ) ha ha.  I am loving it and being teased by family and have been nicknamed Steptoe. I have to admit the garage looks like Steptoe's yard, but its all getting painted and sold on, when I can bear to part with things I finish.

I will post again and put some photo's on that I took a while back on the allotment.
Until then I hope you are all busy preparing for Christmas and are well.
M xx