Tag Archives: perennials

Plantain and soil

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Helen

I know already that my soil is low on nutrients and organic matter. I know already the effects this is having on my attempts to grow food. I know how frustrated I am in my attempts to grow the soil … Continue reading →

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A new year, new month, new week, new day

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Helen

This morning, we were at a youth hostel near Hexham. I enjoyed the few days away but as always I was happy to be coming home. Not least, I was eager to start 2018 by getting on with my to-do … Continue reading →

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Mowing the lawn 

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Helen

Today my dad asked if I would mow the lawn for him. Now, this is a first for me and I was somewhat surprised to find that it is hard work cutting grass. Or rather scything is possibly comparably easier … Continue reading →

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Caraway

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Helen

What is your favourite type of bread? Mine is pumpernickel but I can’t get the ingredients to make that and my bread maker would probably struggle, anyway. However, it does do a decent wholemeal rye – as demonstrated by how … Continue reading →

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Hidden chives

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Helen

When I first started gardening four years ago, I discovered not just chives but their flowers. What a delightful addition to salads! The original plant died but I spied a spot in the garden where I sowed some seeds this … Continue reading →

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