Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part Two Just to recap where we’re at, last year the garden got a little out of control for life reasons and this year I want to do better. This year I have a plan, and I’ve already shared some of my ideas and strategies for a more efficient gardening journey >here<. But in a nutshell: … Continue reading Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part Two
Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part One. As I’ve mentioned >before<, last year in the garden wasn’t as ideal as I would have liked it to be, and weeds have crept into corners that previously were quite manageable. Some of the things like travel and MS fatigue can’t really be changed, but upon reflection there are things I can attempt to … Continue reading Optimistic strategies for a better garden in 2025 – Part One.
Where did things go wrong? I am standing in the gap between years and looking back to figure out how I should go forward. One big reason the garden wasn’t the sole focus of my world was last year there was a lot of travel, which enabled the slide into dodgy weedy edges. The travel was exciting and mostly work related – if not mine, … Continue reading Where did things go wrong?
Is it too late to say Happy New Year? Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and festive season salutations! As the first Monday of a fresh new year, it feels like the perfect time to start afresh. It always feels a little odd to be calling a fresh start when we’re in the middle of a growing season – but it is what it is, and … Continue reading Is it too late to say Happy New Year?
Things I want to achieve in December 24 This year has flown by. The feels like start of summer has arrived all of a sudden and I have no choice but to embrace it. The garden has been planted out for the season and managed to survive largely unattended throughout November with just weeding and watering from my handy helpers. But now it is the … Continue reading Garden list for December
All in a morning’s work I’m a under a bit of pressure this season with a lot to be done in a short amount of time, in and out of the garden. To be fair if it was just the garden I’d be pottering along quite happily. But life is about balance, so the things beyond the garden influence the time I have available to … Continue reading All in a morning’s work
A good streak In light of some pretty serious long-term goals, I’ve been hyper focused on the garden and getting stuff done. The days end with a satisfying ache in the bones that comes from an effort well spent. Not to be confused with pushing myself to the point of exhaustion of breakage. I’ve been there recently with my finger physio episode. My best advice … Continue reading A good streak.
Long term plans I have been super busy in the garden lately and it feels good. Well for my mental wellbeing. Progress is being made and I should easily be ready for the summer. Not so much in my body. I’ve been working muscles that haven’t seen action for a few months. Although to be fair with each garden session I appear to be a … Continue reading Long term plans
Things I want to achieve in October 24 October is the month where the growing season well and truly kicks off. The start of the month is generally a little panicked at my end getting the last preparations for the season done, to set the growing season up with a good foundation. It is when I question the size of the garden the most! The … Continue reading Garden list for October
Steady as she goes We’re past the equinox so we’re on our way to warmer days and all the wonderful things like sun warmed tomatoes fresh from the vine, outdoor living without the need to rug up, beautiful flowers, long days to potter in the garden and evenings to linger with friends. There are good times ahead. I’m not completely oblivious to the fact I’ll … Continue reading Steady as she goes.
