I’ve been struggling to think of things that are on topic for this blog. Perhaps that’s a creative failing of mine, but it just feels like nothing is really happening. And that’s odd, isn’t it? Because it should be a very busy time of year. Our distinct lack of rain has meant that I’m not [...]
I’m hoping for sunshine this year. Sunshine is integral to lavender - apparently the more sunshine it gets, the fuller the scent. Blissful.
You see, having been inspired and somewhat egged on by my almost-mother-in-law Helen (check out her blog here at Downland Views), I’ve been getting more and more into lavender recently. Partly because there [...]
Continue reading about Surprises - A Local History of Lavender
Well one of my resolutions was to post more on my blog. I’m sorry I haven’t kept up as much as I intended - I managed to break my laptop. And with Rich working morning, noon and night, it’s nigh on impossible to boot him off so I can write.
But here I am.
Ahhh Fridays. I [...]
Continue reading about The best antidote to a grey January afternoon
I’ve not been doing much on my Smallest Smallholding lately. Bit of grass cutting, tidying, tiny bit of weeding and raking up fallen plums and apples.
But one job I have been keen to do regularly is collect seeds. I can’t remember if I’d posted about this before (and I could just stop being incredibly lazy [...]





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