Tag Archives: climate change

Too soon, too late

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Helen

Around the start of the year, I noticed the rhubarb was behaving peculiarly. Or perhaps the soil around the crown was simply falling away. But no, it seems to be sprouting. Considering this variety of rhubarb has normally only started … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe my eyes

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Helen

I could have done a Wordless Wednesday post with this photo but for the sake of clarity, these daffodils are far too early. Or may be it’s me that’s got the wrong month. I know that time goes faster as … Continue reading →

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The last hugelbed

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Helen

With a new bokashi bin ready and a spring-like day, there has been no better opportunity to enjoy some time in the garden. Another of those long-awaited days arrived this morning, when I could put my back into the next … Continue reading →

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Convalescence activities

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Helen

It’s not often I spend a day reading but yesterday I threw in the towel and learned a lot from the Internet (novels I can only read in paper form). On my metaphorical travels, I came across legal information pertaining … Continue reading →

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Underneath the flagstones

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Helen

Today, I’ve prepared the ground for the next apple tree (Scrumptious), which all being well will go in the ground at the beginning of January. With the garden being so narrow, it will be a bit of a squeeze but … Continue reading →

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On the buses again

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Helen

Yesterday, there was a bit of a shock to the system. As well as some disappointment because I had thought travelling to work on public transport would have meant less wear and tear on my vehicle. However, the car failed … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it feels as though nothing ever changes 

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Helen

Having decided to leave the 2017 seed order till after Christmas, apart from putting more coffee grounds over the garlic, there isn’t a lot to do in the horticultural line right now. I have therefore started reading journal articles on … Continue reading →

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The shape of things to come (weather patterns)?

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Helen

A few years ago, we had snow and ice at this time of year. It seemed to go on forever and I learned a new term cabin fever, as this became a common complaint. Now, I don’t mind snow and ice … Continue reading →

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The primroses are out!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Helen

Last week in Bruges, I noted that primroses were in bloom. Perhaps it is therefore fitting that the flowers I saw in the back garden today were the same colour as the ones in Belgium.   I also noticed some … Continue reading →

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