With all the COVID-19 pandemic stuff going on these days, I am very, very grateful to have some land around my property where I can grow things. And, at the moment, things are growing! It's great to see. For all the lockdown rules, social distancing and death statistics we hear about all day, it's lovely to see that some parts of nature are just getting on with what they … [Read more...] about Things are growing
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Stones, Woodchips and Seeds
Last weekend, I did a few things in the garden and I'm posting a series of images below with comments to describe what's going on. You'll see why stones, woodchips and seeds are the main things on my mind. Here in the UK, the grass is just starting to grow again after winter, and things are starting to move in the garden. My aim is to build a natural, diverse garden and I'm … [Read more...] about Stones, Woodchips and Seeds
Stinging Nettles – taking up the fight
Since moving to the UK, I've become accustomed to stinging nettles. They grow very vigorously, as a weed, and have runner roots just under the surface which spread out everywhere and result in new nettles. They're hard to get rid of and their leaves really do create an unpleasant sting. One thing I've found is that they love ground that has been dug up. In general, if … [Read more...] about Stinging Nettles – taking up the fight
Sitting Spiritually
Recently, I've been thinking about getting outdoor furniture to add to our garden. As many of you know, I've certainly become more spiritual in the last 6-7 years and have got into yoga and meditation (see Life in the Right Direction), so it will be no surprise that I took notice of a local company making wooden garden furniture called "Sitting Spiritually" (I have no … [Read more...] about Sitting Spiritually