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Scrumpy having a drink!!! Remember you may not feel strong but you are Love The Rose-Tinted Mum - Herbal Tea
When I think of Great Britain, I think of fish and chips, Sunday roasts, Cadbury’s chocolate, cream teas, and a good cuppa tea. In English society there is something quite sacred about the common cuppa. To the point it has become part of the British identity. So, much so, that the children of the British… Read more: Herbal Tea - June 2024 in Pictures
Remember you may not feel strong but you are Love The Rose-Tinted Mum - Mint Jelly
Within life there are certain things that trigger memories and normally these memories are aroused by one of the five senses. For me the smell of mint is one of them, it instantly takes me back to my early days at home within our family garden. As a child I was very lucky to have… Read more: Mint Jelly - Hard Neck Garlic Scapes
In times gone by, Sunday has been known as the day of rest within the Western world. For some this symbolic day was for worship, and for others it was a day to spend with the family. Either way, it wasn’t a day for chores, work or over doing it. But, over the years this… Read more: Hard Neck Garlic Scapes - A Vlog of the Allotment
Something a little different this week, I thought I would do a video of the allotment. A list of all the vegetable featured within this video On the video I mentioned we where growing an Old English brand of potato, it’s called Pink Fir Apple. I said it looked like a new potato, but I… Read more: A Vlog of the Allotment - Seedlings
In the gardening world spring is a time to breath new life into forgotten soil. The simple act of dropping a tiny seed into rejuvenated soil, has been a farmers go to method for centuries. The magic which happens over the next 7+ days to create a plant is mind blowing. Then before you know… Read more: Seedlings - The Potting Shed
The 1st of May is a day I will never forget, it was the day I watched my father take his last breaths. After a long brave fight with the big C, he allowed the beast to take him on his terms. He didn’t give up, but just resided himself that his days, minutes and… Read more: The Potting Shed - Dandelions
Dandelions are a common sight in early spring. Their vibrant colour is a nice surprise against the dull lingering winter tones. But more satisfying is when the vibrant colour fades and a natural beauty appears, a fluffy seed head which you can’t resist to blow. Which in lights the inner child within you. To most,… Read more: Dandelions - Winter
From the end of October to early March is a time to catch your breath in the gardening world. A time to tidy up, caretake winter veg, evaluate, rebuild, plan and recreate. Sometimes you do all or just a select few. But either way, the schedule should be more flexible. I have realised over the… Read more: Winter - Chilli Mania
October and November is chilli mania within our household. But this little chilli heaven starts its journey in the cold month of January, when the seeds are sown at home within our living room. It’s a bit of a tradition, that the Christmas decorations go up into the loft and the collapsible shelve appears in… Read more: Chilli Mania - Solo year wrap up, 2023
Autumn is the time to start saying good bye to the old and more pleasingly starting to plan for the new year to come. This year has been my first solo year at the allotment and if I do say so myself, it’s gone pretty well. I have gathered over the last year, that solo… Read more: Solo year wrap up, 2023 - First sole year, spring 2023
For days the rain has poured to the point it was unpleasant to leave the house. But this morning the sun has made an appearance. For any budding gardener the spring is a time of excitement and new life. From early bulbs popping up to say hello, with there bright colours that just make you… Read more: First sole year, spring 2023
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