Monthly Archives: June 2015

Turkish Delight

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

Now, I knew roses were edible. After all, I use rose water in cakes. But on the foraging course I did on Saturday we got to try a jelly made with Japanese rose and that inspired me to look into … Continue reading →

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To cap it all

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

I am ecstatic! And not a little relieved……. Each time I drained my first bokashi bin, a mere drop or two of bokashi tea came out the spout. A little disappointing as I had been hoping for a decent amount … Continue reading →

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Lessons in foraging

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

It seems like I am having quite a permaculture weekend. After a party at Old Sleningford Farm on Friday evening, it was the turn of Skelton Grange Conservation Centre to do the honours on Saturday. The course my daughter and … Continue reading →

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The antidote

Posted on June 27, 2015 by

Friday 26th June was a date I had been looking forward to for quite some time. Not because of what I had planned for the garden, nor my daughter’s school sports day. Notwithstanding, the sports day was endured and the … Continue reading →

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The backlash

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

A boyfriend once said to be careful what you say because after something has been said it can never be taken back. My neighbour, last night, did say sorry and I can forgive her but the fact remains…… I love … Continue reading →

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22:24

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

I was so excited this evening it was difficult for me to focus on work in the garden. Ironic really considering the reason for my excitement (the Permaculture Design Course I am going to do next year) but there you … Continue reading →

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Taking advantage of soft soil

Posted on June 22, 2015 by

   After last night’s short blast of rain, I woke to sunshine this morning, so thought I had better get into the garden quick. I had planned to plant out some of the cucumbers in the latest hugel bed as … Continue reading →

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