Winter update from my new(ish) no dig garden
This is the first winter that we have spent here in Wales, and we are enjoying learning about the weather on our little piece of Welsh hillside. Everyone told us …
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Lughnasadh harvests and what to sow now
Happy Lughnasadh! Also known as the feast of Lammas (“loaf mass”) August 1st has been celebrated for centuries as the time of the first grain harvest. There would be great …
Ael Y Bryn – my new Welsh no dig garden
Welcome to Ael Y Bryn! We have now lived here in West Wales for just over a month and are absolutely loving it. It’s an exciting time creating a whole …
What to sow in February
Every year I look forward to Valentine’s Day – not for romantic reasons but for leafy ones! Because this is an excellent time to start your sowings for the year.
Robins, compost and weeds
In the UK no bird is more associated with wintertime and Christmas than the robin. I have the good fortune to enjoy the company of two of these charming little …