Lucy on January 23rd, 2008

Already we have buds and shoots appearing - just. On the rare milder days there is the distinct smell of spring wafting on the breeze - that barely there but palpable earthy, warm tone. I think it’s time to start sowing some seeds.
One of my local garden centres has a deal on at the moment [...]

Continue reading about Seed Buying Spree

Lucy on January 23rd, 2008

I’m the worst sort of vegetarian - a fussy one. I could be possibly the only vegetarian on the planet than doesn’t really like salad. I could eat it if it’s with something - say a beanburger in a bun - but a bowful of salad is one of my worst nightmares. And funnily enough, [...]

Continue reading about Potatoes and Eggs

Lucy on January 12th, 2008

I’ve been watching the series of Food Fight programmes broadcast this week by Channel 4, relating to the plight of the humble chicken within Britain’s farming industry. As anyone who reads my blog knows, I own 4 beautiful ex-battery hens, all of which having never seen another ‘naturalised’ hen, quite quickly began displaying their natural [...]

Continue reading about Food Fight - Frankly, Fair Fodder for Thought

Lucy on January 4th, 2008

Well, 2008 was ushered in a few days ago - not that I noticed, I was too poorly and laid up all over Christmas, my birthday (new year’s eve) and the new year to really notice. But luckily for me I got some great presents which have cajoled me into getting some serious plans together [...]

Continue reading about 2008 already - time to get serious!