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Wedding traditions, sheep encounters, and the loss of innocence (10 – 16th August)

Wedding traditions, sheep encounters, and the loss of innocence (10 – 16th August)

In which Humphrey gets into all kinds of trouble, and we prepare for the Big Day

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyAugust 26, 2020humphrey, sheep, ruberslaw, tomatoes, polytunnelComment

Observe and Interact (4-9th May)

Observe and Interact (4-9th May)

A week of weather extremes, and learning to watch and wait.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyMay 12, 2020gardening, garden, permaculture, observation, humphrey, spring, frost, heatComment

Lawns, Landscape and Learning (13-19 Apr.)

Lawns, Landscape and Learning (13-19 Apr.)

How we reacted to our lawn being mowed for the first time, and other adventures.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyApril 23, 2020permaculture, mulch, gardening, humphrey, pests, starsComment

Shade-mapping, wild rhubarb for Easter, and pheasants (6-12 Apr.)

Shade-mapping, wild rhubarb for Easter, and pheasants (6-12 Apr.)

Spring makes itself known and work heats up the garden.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyApril 13, 2020Permaculture, gardening, pests, polytunnel, shade-mapping, orchard, humphreyComment

Patience, unwelcome visitors, and a new family member (23-29 Mar.)

Patience, unwelcome visitors, and a new family member (23-29 Mar.)

Not being fooled by the Scottish ‘spring’, and welcoming Humphrey into our home.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyMarch 29, 2020humphrey, gardening, seeds, pests, foxComment