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.
Making From Scratch
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
Pumpkin Pie
As you all know by now, I Love pumpkins! 😂 In fact, I love anything Autumn. The flavours, the foods and the colours. What better seasonal food is there than pumpkin? And the first thing that many think of, is pumpkin pie. I have always wanted to try pumpkin pie, but it was always something … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie
Fruit Cake
I have never tried to make a fruit cake before, but thought I’d have a go seeing as it’s the perfect time of year for it. The lovely plump fruit and mixed spice is a perfect Autumn treat. I found this recipe from https://everydaycooks.co.uk/everyday-fruit-cake/ and it uses mostly cupboard essentials. One thing I did realise … Continue reading Fruit Cake
Stop and Smell the Roses
On a recent walk with foraging bag in hand, we came across a lot of wild (Dog) rose bushes. The walk was about 6 miles and from all along our trek, we took a few petals from each bush we walked past until we had enough to make some Wild Rose Petal Jam. I wasn’t … Continue reading Stop and Smell the Roses
What ya got Cookin’?
It’s Elderflower season. There is plenty everywhere at the minute. So on a walk out I collected a few flower heads (only what I would need for any recipe, knowing I could collect more if The recipe needed it) and took them home to make something with. I say something because honestly I wasn’t sure … Continue reading What ya got Cookin’?
Sprouting, Repotting and Scaring the Birds
There hasn't been a huge amount to be done in the garden lately, and we have accepted that a lot of our plans that we wanted to do for this year, are probably going to be projects for next year now, apart from the odd thing here and there. Tony has made a second planter … Continue reading Sprouting, Repotting and Scaring the Birds
Wild Garlic Goodies
This post is a little mix of garden and food. We usually like to keep the two subjects separate, but on this occasion we'll let it slide seeing as they are linked. So after seeing many many many post with various delicious recipes using wild garlic, and having never tried it before, I really wanted … Continue reading Wild Garlic Goodies
Dastardly Dandelions
Its that time of year again! You all know what I mean! As soon as the weather gets warmer those little yellow buggers pop up every where, Yep Dandelions! The garden is full of them, and we've declared war! I've dug up a lot especially around the big stumps, and honestly I had no idea … Continue reading Dastardly Dandelions
First Steps Towards Self Reliance
Happy Easter everyone!! We had a visit today from the Easter Bunny! He left the munchkins some chocolatey goodies in our empty stone planters and raised beds. We have been making some great steps in the garden recently. From the last post you have seen we now have the raised beds down, and broccoli seeds … Continue reading First Steps Towards Self Reliance
