I’m trying something new. This year I’ve been inspired to grow some new (to me) tubers after being inspired by some friends on Twitter. I have dabbled in the world of ‘exotic’ tubers before, having grown and enjoyed Oca (also called New Zealand Yam) in the past. I even saved my own tubers for a… Continue Reading
It’s high time for a quick catch up here on the blog. I’ve been busy in the garden over the past few months and I’ve been sharing my progress on YouTube but I’ve never got round to posting here, oops. It’s equinox tomorrow – time for a happy dance. Today, I’ve just had to post,… Continue Reading
This week my mind has been on seeds, as I’ve started some seed germination tests. Earlier in the month I sorted out my seeds and put them into a new storage system, a wooden tower. Of course, once I’d done that I realised that it would be a good idea to test some of the… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again, the shortest day, the longest night, when the season changes as the days get ready to lengthen again. I enjoy taking time to celebrate these natural seasonal changes and it feels right for me to take time out to observe these moments, as I do for both solstices and… Continue Reading
Today, 21st December, is winter Solstice (here in the northern hemisphere), a turning point in nature’s calendar. It’s a day where I love to take time to ponder the awesomeness of nature and the natural cycle, to reflect and appreciate, before the days lengthen and plans for next year in the garden start to form.… Continue Reading
I can hardly believe it’s almost summer solstice. It’s been all go in the gardens here, so much so that I’ve been too busy IN the garden to write ABOUT the garden. It’s just so lovely to be outside this summer, with my hands in the earth. I always think that dirty gardening hands =… Continue Reading
I just found out that it’s Earth Day today. People worldwide are sharing about what they are doing to celebrate it and how they are contributing to the heath and well-being of the planet. What can we do? Here are a few possibilities to consider. Plant trees The trees are the lungs of the earth,… Continue Reading
Spring has certainly sprung here in the last week. I’ve been inspired to start sowing seeds and I’m out preparing the garden for the growing season. While I was doing that I did take the time to make a couple of videos, in which I share my approach to sowing and growing. I hope you enjoy… Continue Reading