Category Archives: Gardening

First Cut is the Deepest

Posted on March 21, 2015 by suecowley

Today I built a second raised bed. This time round I learned from my mistakes. I got my other half to dig out the rechargeable screwdriver and recharge it for me (delegate, get prepared, get good kit.) I worked on … Continue reading →

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Hyacinths for the Soul

Posted on March 19, 2015 by suecowley

“If thou of fortune be bereft, and in thy store there be but left two loaves, sell one, and with the dole, buy hyacinths to feed thy soul.” John Greenleaf Whittier At the moment, the weeds are in control of … Continue reading →

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Nothing But Flowers

Posted on March 13, 2015 by suecowley

You come to a ravine. Everyone tells you that they know the best way to get across the ravine. And they tell you like a million different things. You desperately want to get across the ravine, because on the other … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Motivation

Posted on March 8, 2015 by suecowley

8th March 2015 – To Do: Dig (yeah that again) I wouldn’t say that digging is fun, but I definitely enjoy it. There is a repetitive quality to the action that somehow helps me to clear my mind, and at the same … Continue reading →

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My Big Allotment Challenge

Posted on March 7, 2015 by suecowley

The first bit of the challenge was to actually get an allotment. When we moved here there were no allotments. The closest ones were in Bristol, and those were all full. Luckily for me, a little known law could help: if … Continue reading →

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