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Tag Archives: worms
Demise of the worm
This post is principally to give you the link to a recent article in the Independent, regarding the effect of microplastics on worms. Basically, it is not good news for worms and in turn it is not good news for … Continue reading
This year’s Jerusalem artichokes
It has been unbelievably springlike today and for the first time in an absolute age I enjoyed working in the garden. The plan was to dig up the Jerusalem artichokes, put the contents of the last bokashi bin in the … Continue reading
MulchingÂ
It seems that the seeds that were in my compost last year have worked their way through, as the garden isn’t inundated with chard wherever the bin has stood recently. So when I turned and moved it yesterday, I decided … Continue reading
Teeming with life
This morning, on the school run, I was delighted by the sight of a garden brimming with blooming daffodils. It also felt a bit eerie, considering we are barely into February. I would love to have had a photo but … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Permaculture, Wildlife
Tagged daffodils, green manure, spring vegetables, worms
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Out of the mud
The garden is sodden, really sodden, and the squelch of mud is not far behind. However, working on the principle that it is better to do a little often, I went out to pull up an old tomato plant. Then, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, In the kitchen, Permaculture, Social
Tagged christkindelmarkt, sweetcorn, worms
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Birds
Yesterday, I visited a bird sanctuary (Fairburn Ings) and it was great to have a walk in the countryside. In terms of bird watching experience, however, looking out of the window in my diningroom gives me far greater joy. Wherever … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged birds, carpet, crow, dandelions, ladybird, ladybird house, lawn, magpie, nest, pigeon, robin red breast, soil, sparrow, worms
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Growing out of chaos 