LE CHIC MODE

  CYCLING ADVENTURE In one of my last posts I mentioned getting my bicycle ready for riding.  then i happened to find something i  was missing for my bike,    a few accessories  like  tire pump,  and the tools.  Found this handy set so will be all set for any flat tire issue....... i hope. SPRING THINGS A new set of dishes for outdoors  is just what we needed . like the soft pastel shades and the fact  don't need to worry if they break......... This set reminds me of spring and will add some colour to dining  al fresco.  Next will have to find a nice table covering to set them on.  Some print perhaps?   PLUS more......... LAVENDER! YES   I have an addiction for lavender!  L ast years plant is looking a bit straggly , so something GREEN with flowers is needed outside.  Somehow it never seems to grow back like this photo.  Any tips??? Have you planted lavender in your garden or on your balcony?

GARDEN GREEN THUMBS What a surprise, ever since the beginning of the lockdown people have gone wild for gardening. Buying plants, seeds to grow their own vegetables, business has been blooming literally. I can recall as kid we had a small garden where we lived, mom had tomatoes, carrots lettuce  that i recall. We also had a few fruit trees that I would climb to get a treat. Yes, there is nothing like the fresh grown things from the garden. Since moving here , I have attempted to grow some flowers, and thought I would try container gardening. Grow some cherry tomatoes, lettuce  , herbs. I was even tempted to try strawberries in one of those special planters. The gardens  are popping up everywhere .  Actually here in the city there are places known as Garden houses,  they were parcels of land that people could grow their own things. It is the same in Germany too.  And it is getting more and more popular. By us there are several such places. I...