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Yukari shows Becky how to fold a Yukata

Yukari shows Becky how to fold a Yukata

This beautiful Yukata was made by Yukari when she was at school in Japan. Becky is looking after it now, so a lesson in folding was needed!

arts and craftsYukari WerrellFebruary 24, 2023yukari, becky, yukata, japanese, japan, sewing, garment, clothes care, hand made, hand sewn, sewingstitchingComment

Wood engraving

Wood engraving

I had a go at wood engraving, and I loved it!

arts and craftsBecky JamesOctober 28, 2022wood engraving, becky

Mulch - wood chippings

Mulch - wood chippings

Dean fills bags with wood chipping which can be used as mulch for pathways and other uses…

in the gardenBecky JamesOctober 7, 2022mulch, gardening, plants, that plant place, dean, becky, plant nursery, wood chippings, weeds, pestsComment

Becky visits Brad’s allotment - Part 1 - Carrots and Corn

Becky visits Brad’s allotment - Part 1 - Carrots and Corn

I visited my friend, Brad’s allotment to learn more about growing food…

the food diariesBecky JamesSeptember 17, 2022allotment, becky, carrots, corn, growing foodComment

Kimono care - Part 2

Kimono care - Part 2

In Part 2, Yukari opens out part of Becky’s kimono to look at the beautiful silk print.

arts and craftsYukari WerrellSeptember 9, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Kimono care - Part 1

Kimono care - Part 1

Yukari and Becky look at an old Kimono Becky brought back from Japan…

arts and craftsYukari WerrellAugust 27, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Becky cuts back some Iris

Becky cuts back some Iris

Cutting back Iris after flowering demonstration by Becky

in the gardenBecky JamesJuly 29, 2022iris, plant care, plant nursery, gardening, beckyComment

Launching 'Our Diaries with Becky and Paula'

Launching 'Our Diaries with Becky and Paula'

our diariesBecky JamesJuly 27, 2022becky, paula, diariesComment

Part 2 - Dad's Mini Allotment

Part 2 - Dad's Mini Allotment

It turned out dad's beans, onions and tomatoes had come along so well and they'd been munching their way through beautiful homegrown produce!

john, in the garden, the food diariesBecky JamesOctober 24, 2020John, grumpy old man, grow your own, tomatoes, beans, onion, allotment, becky, dad, home grown, garlic, tomato sauce, gardening, growing, foodComment