https://www.tiktok.com/@totallyoffourgrid/video/7558885970746084630?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7555191199721211414 Our weekend adventure started on Thursday with a drive over to Harlech, a place we’d been meaning to explore for ages. The main attraction? The magnificent Harlech Castle, which has been sitting there for over 700 years just waiting for us to finally show up. And let me tell you — it did not … Continue reading A Weekend of Castles, Rain, and Royal Declarations 👑
October Visit to Harlech Castle
Foraging for Elderberries
https://www.tiktok.com/@totallyoffourgrid/video/7553712594159291670?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7555191199721211414 Recipe Ingredients: 500g Elderberries- removed from the stalks as much as possible 100ml water 500g white sugar - (if you use more elderberries alter the water and sugar to match) Juice of 1 lemon or lemon juice out of the bottle if you prefer) Method 1- Pick the heads of elderberries and strip the … Continue reading Foraging for Elderberries
September Trip to Hadley Park
August Trip out in Trevor the Motorhome
Van Gadgets
Dealing with Weeds and Building Wood Storage in the Garden
The garden update reveals slow progress due to a busy schedule. I tackled weeding the raised beds using a weed whacker and plans to add soil for potato planting. Meanwhile, Tony is constructing a wood store from mostly reclaimed materials, reflecting a sustainable approach. More updates are anticipated soon.
The Winking Man
On Friday 25th April we packed up Trevor the motorhome and drove over to Leek to The Winking Man pub, for their monthly rock night. The Winking Man is located within the stunning Peak District National Park, right on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. You'll find it easily on the A53 between Leek and Buxton. The Winking … Continue reading The Winking Man
Tackling Brambles and Making Homemade Dandelion Syrup
Jump to recipe Today I made a start on getting rid of the insane amount of brambles that had taken over the garden. It looked like a big job but I didn't bother digging them out as they run deep and I have no intention of breaking my back in the process. So I used … Continue reading Tackling Brambles and Making Homemade Dandelion Syrup
From Overgrown to Organised: Vegetable Garden Project
Yesterday was the start of transforming the garden. It is embarrassing to show you the state in which we let the garden get. However, we need to show you how bad it is at the start. Otherwise, you won't know how far we have come when it starts looking like a garden that is loved. … Continue reading From Overgrown to Organised: Vegetable Garden Project
