Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't

This worked.
The white petunias have loved it in that big pot.
I planted them before Christmas and they still look gorgeous.

Not so the grass that was planted behind the birdbath near the bricks and yet it was sown in exactly the same way as all the rest......go figure!

These fig tree plants were grown from cuttings months ago. I must plant them in the ground soon.
That worked.

These lemon seedlings were grown from pips.
That worked.

But these lilium cuttings were a definite fail.

I am going to try another way of propagating them in the next few weeks.

We love our library.....

 ........but it just doesn't seem to look quite right now that our garden room is finished( It was put up before the fire).
I had thought of painting it black and spent some time researching what paint to use etc.
(not a very good photo)

But in the interests of time management (?) we decided to do this.....

Still the top extensions to be put on yet, but a new look that seems to tie in better with all the pops of black we've got, both in the kitchen and the new room. Mmm.... carpet could probably do with a clean too!

Apparently Leonardo thinks it's the right thing to do too!

That must be where I got the whole black thing from!!!!

Flynn's announcement
Little Mario boy had an important announcement to make last week.
He is going to be a big brother in September.
It will be wonderful.  Flynn will be 3 when the new baby is born.

Amy update
Amy is back at school today after almost a week of being unwell.
 This little guy seemed very happy to see her.

Sadly, the children don't have access to dental health like our children do and their teeth are in very poor condition.
 Got to love the pristine white shirt though!
 The children are fed breakfast at the school to ensure they can have optimal learning whilst they are there, even if it is only an hour each day.

On second thoughts....
Our bookcase swap seems insignificant now........and I'm quite sure those children don't have libraries and gardens.
 And yet they still find something to smile about.
I  have no doubt that Amy brings smiles to their faces each day she is there, just like she does when she is here.
Can't help wondering what she said to that little boy.
We miss her.