Weeds
Weeds are easy to grow. All you need is a square inch of earth, or a crack in a stone. Look away and the weed will turn up, especially Dandelions. The problem is whether you see them or not.
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A Wall of Foxgloves
This wall is supposed to be covered with lovingly tended alpine plants.
The Last Days of Spring
This is the last bright forget me not. The rest are dropping seeds on fading bluebells. Clearing them away is like packing up Christmas decorations. The explosion of colour, that made every corner look special, is coming to an end.
The seven stages of becoming a chicken keeper
Stage one. Sniff uncertainty in the air. Consider self-sufficiency. Realise that is never going to happen, but find the thought of chickens vaguely comforting.
Agility Chickens
Spring is here, supermarkets are no fun, it’s time to grow vegetables.