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Harvest 2022 – one to remember

Posted on 25/08/202225/08/2022 by Alan

Harvest 2022 and a stressful year Harvest 2022 is an unprecedentedly early harvest, and would ordinarily be the only feature of a year like this. However, this has been an extraordinary year in so many other ways. The price of fuel, fertiliser, and other inputs has increased almost exponentially. Labour supply for some has also…

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Mindfulness in gardening – connecting with life.

Posted on 29/01/202129/01/2021 by Alan

About connecting with the ebb and flow of nature through gardening. This is an article that has previously been published by Psychologies – so I’m going to be lazy and just provide a link. https://www.psychologies.co.uk/mindfulness-gardening

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Will it ever stop raining? Plus, lots more to do

Posted on 12/03/202021/11/2021 by Alan

To my recollection, the last time it was properly dry was September 2019. OK, there might have been a day here or there with no rains, but seriously? We have had none of those solstice type lingering highs that produce cold crisp winter days (and hot summer days), no snow, no frost, just rain, wind,…

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