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Moment in time: sowing seeds
Today was a wonderful day. I finally got to sow some pumpkin, courgettes and swash seeds. Just two of each. Perfect little pearls of hope. I am starting them off early so my harvest will be bountiful! I walked round my garden today, smiling at all the plants that are growing, Muscari and daffodils clashing…
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My tips for dealing with brambles
Today was bramble day. I have to cut them all back and dig them up. Today was a cutting day not a digging day. This took me almost 3 hours to cut it right back but I am pleased as punch with my efforts. Brambles are resilient, and beautiful. Tip: Wear clothes that cover your…
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March list… it’s veggie time
I am so excited about sowing. We actually have no plans this weekend so I can take a few hours and potter around the garden. My main aim is to tackle the brambles. I want them all gone. This is at least a two hour job so I need to make a big dent in…
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I learned that social media is the biggest trap
What is the last thing you learned? I know it’s only been a week of no social media, mainly Instagram, Facebook ( yes I am a millennial, I loved my log burner and gardening group) and the biggest time waster I loved, TikTok. I haven’t been spending my evenings on my phone. Except for writing…
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Can I make a scale model of the house?
So 20 odd years ago I did train in theatre design, making scale models of theatres and productions but that was so long ago. I know I have the knowledge, just not sure if I have the skills. I ordered some foam board, metal rulers ( I collect rulers), a scale ruler, scalpel and blades,…
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Day 8 of no social media: a few things I am grateful for
This is just going to be a list of things that made me grateful and happy the last few days. There is probably a million small things I am grateful for, but for now……
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Extension is about to happen
It’s been trying. Our neighbour decided to throw his weight about and yell at our builder. The extension is about to happen so we brought down a wall on our property. It doesn’t touch his wall but it is near it. He decided to tell us we weren’t allowed to take it down. We emailed…
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March is sowing time: day 6 no social media
We got up this morning, made bacon sandwiches ( giving up pork is very slow to happen) and I went straight out to the garden. With all the renovations we have a lot of cardboard which is a great tool in the garden. My allotment is still a mess, just like my garden, green house…
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Day 5 of no social media
We got up and left the house for a coffee, Frank joined us so it would be a nice little dog walk. Our local coffee shop serves excellent coffee and is dog friendly, I tried a different donut ( riveting stuff hu) and then we went to our local butchers to buy some steak. They…
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Day four of no social media and I feel nice and focused.
I do. I hit lots of work targets this week. I feel focused and good. I learned a lot also I noticed that I have written way more blogs this week than I have all year. So no social media is really helping. When I watch tv I focus on what I am watching. Without…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 