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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

Mulch, wind, damn rabbits, and hope (30 Mar. - 5 Apr.)

Mulch, wind, damn rabbits, and hope (30 Mar. - 5 Apr.)

Challenges and celebrations in the garden this week.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyApril 3, 2020mulch, gardening, pests, rabbits, seeds Comment

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

Covid 19, Prepping, Orchard and Mice (16-22 Mar.)

Covid 19, Prepping, Orchard and Mice (16-22 Mar.)

Covid 19 strikes and so food growing becomes paramount.

Food ConnectsCharlotte MaberlyMarch 22, 2020pests, gardening, covid19, coronavirus, seedsComment