2018
Check out my blogs in 2018 about the garden, chickens, self sufficiency and lots of other stuff.
Reuse and Reduce
Simple ways to reduce waste, save money and help the planet! Category: project
Nettle Soup
Nettle soup is not weird, not awful and not stingy! Go on, have a try!
This deep-green soup is high in certain minerals and vitamins. They are extremely high in vitamin A (40% com... Category: recipe
Butterflies
Who doesn't like butterflies? They are the joy of summer, well, I think so. Here you find tips on how to feed butterflies in wet summers and what to do if you find one indoors. Category: project
Hedgehogs
These cute little creatures are in serious decline and that is bad news for us, as hedgehogs are partial to a few slugs, so here are some things you can do to entice them to your g... Category: project
Greener Gardening
A selection of different things you can do to reduce waste and avoid using chemicals and also on how to find out what plants grow best in your garden, by doing a simple soil test. Category: project
Leave it to Nature
Insects, birds, amphibians, plants and animals are all under threat from the loss of their natural habitats. We have simply become far too neat and tidy in our gardens! You won’t f...
Vegan Risotto with garden peas
Asparagus are only in season for a very short time. British grown asparagus is really only available in May and June, so make the most of it! Category: recipe
Nettle & Ground Elder Soup
This is a tasty variety to the original nettle soup. Nettles are very healthy indeed and what way better than to weed your garden and have a free meal in the process?? One note of ... Category: recipe
Strawberry Wine
Growing your own strawberries or found them really cheap at the supermarket? Why not make this lovely, sweet wine from it? Nothing beats a glass of chilled, homemade strawberry win...