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• Literature Word of the Week – Albion

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Growing Stuff – Beetroot

  

  In my ever conquering quest to get more people to grow their own fruit and veg,  I wrote a series of blog posts last year on individual veggies, fruits and herb... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Summer Flowers

  

  Okay, I know it’s not officially summer yet…But I couldn’t resist having a go at showcasing some of the beautiful flowers blooming in our garden at the moment. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Inkhorn

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Growing Stuff – Mint

  

  In my ever conquering quest to get more people to grow their own fruit and veg,  I wrote a series of blog posts last year on individual veggies, fruits and herb... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Fan Fiction

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• How I Live Without Driving (a Car)

  

  I’ve been meaning to wrote this post for a while but have never got around to it but seeing as it’s a pretty big part of my life I thought I’d better get it... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Growing Stuff – Sweetcorn (Maize)

  

  In my ever conquering quest to get more people to grow their own fruit and veg,  I wrote a series of blog posts last year on individual veggies, fruits and herb... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Utopia

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Connect – Month 3

  

  As you know I’m part of a growing community called Garden Connect.The idea behind it being that if growers from all over the world grew the same types of... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Chilli-tastic – May

  

  Since my last update I’ve managed to reduce my excess chilli plants down from 37 to 13.  The boss in fact manage to sell the 24 for me without any hesitation.... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Out and About with Nature – May 14

  

  May is officially my favourite month…I’ve not written any nature posts lately due to being so busy in other areas of life but that’s not to say I haven’t been... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Growing Stuff – Rhubarb

  

  In my ever conquering quest to get more people to grow their own fruit and veg,  I wrote a series of posts last year, on individual veggies, fruits and herbs... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Oxymoron

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Self Sufficiency Garden – May

  

  Lots to tell you this month as once again the growing seasons pelts into full swing.The flowers are starting to bloom, the birds are singing and the... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Successive Planting Infographic

  

  Sophie Cussen:Very useful infographic. showing just how simple it is to sow and grow all year round. Originally posted on myproductivebackyard: Successive... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Wertherism

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Photography Diary

  

  Recently I was looking back at photo’s I’d taken of our garden over the past five years or so and was utterly amazed at the transformations that had taken... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• What Are Your Core Values?

  I was reading an article the other day by Craig Ballantyne of Early to Rise.It was all about spending time with people who can do real good in your life, and fo... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Literature Word of the Week – Pastoral

  26 Weeks to a Better Understanding of LiteratureI’m aiming to improve my knowledge around all things English literature, and to help me do this I thought I’d... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME