Autumn is coming

October is gearing up to be a big month for our plot. We will be doing all the necessary earthworks, install swales and lakes, and plant a lot. We are also going to be some home improvements, so we have an efficient way of keeping the house warm throughout the winter...
Dill vs Fennel

Dill vs Fennel

Herbs can taste and be used so differently and yet look so similar. A pair that often demands a second look to identify is Dill and Fennel. Here is a way to tell them apart.   Dill vs Fennel: an overview Dill is a wonder herb. Packed with nutrients, it looks good, it...
Courgette vs Pumpkin

Courgette vs Pumpkin

Although we tend to think of these two vegetables as being very different, and cooking/eating them in distinct fashions, the reality is that they are both from the same family (gour/Cucurbitaceae), and genus (Cucurbita). So, in reality, they are quite similar....
Obtaining a yield

Obtaining a yield

One of the first things you learn about Permaculture is its 12 principles, a set of guiding lights through this way of living. Principle number 3 is “Obtain a Yield“. It is quite powerful and active. It drives you into action with a purpose: to get...
Forest School – an update

Forest School – an update

Unfortunately, we won’t be continuing with the forest school. After a few sessions, it was clear this wasn’t what we were looking for. The summer break was also about to start, so there was a graceful exit, without the need to make it clear we aren’t...
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