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End of Winter 2015 (Almost)
So this is what the end of a Winter looks like in my part of the world. Following a few weeks break during the shortest days of the year, the chickens start laying again. You see, they are solar powered. The globe artichoke is pushing up past the dogbane. Stinging nettle is covering the fence on … Continue reading
The Last Harvest of Autumn
There was something sad about the passing of Autumn this year. Maybe just because I now notice the change of seasons; those last warm days of sunlight. And how everything just seems to slow down, then stop and wait. Then Winter happens. Heavy rain and cold nights leave me wanting the return of Spring now, … Continue reading
Prepare for Winter Gardening
Keeping One Step Ahead of Winter’s Chill Last year, I got around to planting the Winter crops too late. They struggled to establish themselves over those cold nights and develop into fully productive vegetable plants. And then the bugs got to them… The more I learn about gardening, the more it seems to be about … Continue reading
Winter Composting for Spring Success on Organic Authority
My most recent guest blogging post all about Winter Composting is sitting happily on Organic Authority, a leading green site. This was a challenging and rewarding piece to construct, as they were very specific about their target audience. It is good to be pressed as a writer so very happy I got it done. Might … Continue reading
The Masquerade of Me
Was that the me that ran those four laps getting stronger the longer I went a close second me a starting to get underarm hair me he was a fast me Was that the me that gave that presentation with 400 people staring back some nodding their heads some nodding off hands on chins more … Continue reading
