What am I growing this season. Part Three. Deciding to grow less after a lifetime of growing more can be a little challenging. But if I continue to do what I’ve always done, I’ll always get what I’ve always got and in our new position in life as empty nesters is too much. So, I have made a series of hard decisions to create a … Continue reading What am I growing this season. Part Three.
What am I growing this season. Part Two In the continuing justification of my crop choices this season as I downsize the garden to meet the needs of my empty nest, let me tell you what I’ll be putting in Sector Two: I have no plans at all for the first bed in the row. According to the new and improved plan it is excess … Continue reading What am I growing this season. Part Two
What am I growing this season. Part One. With less mouths to feed, thanks to an empty nest, some would say my garden is too big. I think I would say my garden is too big. No one needs four zucchini plants, especially when there is just the two of you – no matter how pretty all the different varieties will look together on the … Continue reading What am I growing this season. Part One.
Downsizing It has been drawn to my attention that I don’t need to grow as much food as I was now that our hollow legs have flown the nest. We are getting used to life as empty nesters and the teen lads are flourishing out in the world. So, I am no longer a Mum providing for my family. It would seem I’ve become something … Continue reading Downsizing
Downsizing This year we have experienced a shift in our family with a couple of significant things happening. Firstly, we have become empty nesters. After years of attempting to fill hollow legs and bottomless pits, the teen lads have well and truly fledged the nest. They no longer require a gardenful of produce to keep them healthy. They are more likely to reach out their … Continue reading Downsizing
