Fringed willowherb, Epillobium ciliatum Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus The beginning of warmth and colour all round. This was a funny month for me, lots of beauty in the garden, neglected the weeding in the beds as I had one leg in a boot after a car bumped me when I was cycling, this resulted in me …
As it's now the beginning of the growing season in 2022, seems a good time to review last year and share my experience, though I did have the intention of doing it in real time, things turned out to be a bit chaotic! We moved to a house in late 2020, which means we are …
Cold Hiendley Reservoir Route: Athersley South, Barnsley - Wakefield via Barnsley Disused Canal, taking in part of National Cycle Route 67 and the Trans Pennine Trail When: May 2015 Distance: 10.5 miles / 16 km Type: Mostly downhill, easy Once upon a time in Yorkshire, I gave up my car and in the style of …
At the end of September 2021, we were lucky enough to get a break for a week. With covid certs in hand, and after a small donation to Irish rewilding project Reforest Nation to help offset our flights, we hopped on a plane to Dubrovnik and enjoyed the cultural and culinary delights of this beautiful …
Me and the guest bike, posing, Sherwood Pines, September 2021 Route: Bilsthorpe to Sherwood Pines and return Distance: Approx 14km Forestry England map: Click here - we followed the blue trail Type: Easy, mostly flat and off-road, gravel paths, well maintained, though signage in the pines area for the routes are a bit poor. I've …
Where: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK When: Sunday 5th - Monday 6th September I spent a quick stay in Nottingham with my best friend in September. We had lots of fun, and packed loads in. Reunited after almost 19 months, we definitely made the most of our time in Nottingham, as tourists as well as catching up, …
Snickeroo, Smore, Toffee Pop by Clever Foods Ireland What: Clever Foods Ireland - Vegan friendly and gluten free treats made in Ireland Where: https://cleverfoodsireland.com/ When: March 2021 It's been almost a year since I last posted on my blog! This is for several reasons, the main one being I found it easier to post on …
Hello out there! I hope you are safe and well in this strange and unimaginable time. I had been planning this review for a little while and after I kept spotting different deodorants to try it is finally here. What a different time it was when I started this a month ago, and now, in …
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The balcony I'm so excited for spring and have just spent my Sunday afternoon sowing seeds for my balcony and starting to organise the two beds I have in a community garden next door to me. It was November 2018 when I moved in with my partner in Dublin after an internship on an organic …
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Veganism need not stop you from travelling. I visited Thailand in 2018 and tried lots of new foods including fruits such as dragonfruit, mangosteen, the freshest papaya I've ever had. First of all, I'd like to wish you all a very happy Veganuary! If you are attempting to be vegan, or giving meat-free Mondays a …
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