Summer 2011
by Matt
During my time at the Old Vicarage I have been keeping a regular Diary. It’s a first for me as I’m not that good at it but somehow this time I’m keeping up, bar a few days here and there. As there is a substantial crossover between blog and diary, I thought I’d include some sections (mostly pictorially orientated) from the notebooks.
These are some from last Summer.
The Orange Tip 
This is a truly beautiful post. I love the photos, the handwritten notes, and the diagrams. It’s remarkable how, with so few words, you transport us to a different place and time.
I agree with Vicky. It tells a story of patience, craftsmanship, mindfulness and a deep love and awe for and of nature.
Thanks Turid, that’s a really nice thing to say. I’m sorry for copying your theme.. I loved the look of your blog too much! Hope you’re enjoying Cardiff
Don’t apologize! It’s a lovely theme, and I find it gives the posts and the photos the right ‘feel’ and ‘focus’. I think it looks lovely for your blog. It brings out all the lovely details. I’m back in Norway now, but moving to Cardiff in July – can’t wait!
Love your gorgeous note keeping. Such a great tool for the following year’s growing. Something I promise myself I’ll do every year, but never quite keep up to date. Also have shed envy-what a gorgeous spot for your horticultural activities-and lunch!
Thank you Naomi, I really don’t make as many notes as I ought to, don’t think you can ever log enough! I love your blog, and I’m looking forward to the Joy Larckom talk at the garden museum too! I was an intern there for a year, such a great place.
This is gorgeous, thanks for sharing! I’ve been thinking of starting a garden notebook and now I’m totally inspired. 🙂
Thanks Jackie, yeah its a time consumer but definitely worth it for the reference in years to come!
[…] to create my ideal garden notebook, I’d also want to put in pictures (my ideal would look like this over at the Orange Tip blog), but that becomes duplicative of this blog. There’s no way I’m […]