Garlic harvest 2022, and news
On the weekend we harvested my garlic crop, and as the weather is so dry (hot!) at the moment, I’m letting them cure in the sun for a few days. The bulbs are smaller this year. This may be a …
Carrot, parsnip and red lentil soup
Serves 4-6 The sweetness of the carrot and parsnip is complimented by the tang of cumin and garlic. A great way to use up a glut of parsnips in winter. 1-2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic (more if small …
A simple combination
The morning sun on this simple combination of Galanthus (probably nivalis), Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’, and Primula vulgaris, really brings a smile to my face. Plus, the beady lizard!
Including disabled people in politics
Updated 18th February 2022 Disabled people are often told we are needed in politics and should be more active, but the people saying this never consider what kind of accommodations might be needed to make it possible for us to …
Amour Amaryllis
Last winter I watched as people posted their photos of Amaryllis to social media, admiring the large and loud flowers that cheered up the darkest winter day. I decided that I needed to have a try at growing them. Following …
Summer garden with beans
A lot of the time I’m unable to garden due to my health being so bad (my ME has got worse over the last year). So what does a frustrated gardener do? They start learning how to colour in flowers …
Winter solstice
Happy winter solstice. Some purple-pink #Florespondence flowering this day in the garden.
Postcards from the front garden: Summer 2021
My goodness, it’s now Autumn and I’ve not posted anything about the front garden for some time. I thought I’d share photo’s of the front garden I took over summer so you can see how it’s growing. June: not long …
Sorrel and lentil soup
This is a simple recipe, and a nice light soup for a windy and wet summers day. Serves 4 25g butter 5-6 garlic cloves 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 150g red lentils 1 litre vegetable stock 200g sorrel, coarse …
Update 1: Using a heart rate monitor to better manage MECFS (including HRV)
In mid June, I talked about using a heart rate monitor to better manage MECFS. I thought it might be useful to post an update and let you know how it’s going. And I’m adding information about another useful measurement, …