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Tag Archives: climate change
Can’t believe my eyes
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
The last hugelbed
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
Convalescence activities
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
Posted in Gardening, Permaculture
Tagged climate change, composting, Gardeners’ Question Time, ground elder
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Underneath the flagstones
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
On the buses again
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
Sometimes it feels as though nothing ever changes
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
Posted in Days out, Permaculture
Tagged climate change, Greenpeace, Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, solar panels
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The shape of things to come (weather patterns)?
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
The primroses are out!
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