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Mourning the past, present and future.
You may have noticed that I have been AWOL from creating any sort of long format content such as blog posts and videos throughout the majority of 2023. I had so many plans this year in regards to creating videos and blogs on a variety of subjects, but life had a different path for me;…
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The Stones of Stanton Drew
The village of Stanton Drew lies just over the border of Somerset. The stone circle sits just outside of the village, it is the second largest stone circle in England behind Avebury. The stone circle is estimated to have been built in the late Neolithic period, around 4500 years ago. The Stanton Drew monument is…
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Allotment Reflections of 2022
After a somewhat planned, but longer than expected hiatus from creating any sort of long format content, I thought it was finally time to get back to it. To be completely honest, I had fallen out of love. Not just with writing and making videos, but the allotment as a whole. I found my mindset…
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Avebury Stones
Avebury Henge lies in Wiltshire; a sacred area that is dotted with many other Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age monuments and henges. Avebury henge has stood proudly for millennia, with the first part of construction taking place around 3000BC. The henge is encompassed by a large earthwork, which is 420m in diameter. It is made…
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Lilac, Lemon & Raspberry Champagne
The lilacs are in full swing, but if you’re not careful you may miss the season! These beautiful flowers span from icy white to deep purple. The different shades each have their own meaning. White represents the innocence and purity of life. Lilac represents a first love, in fact Victorian widows were often seen wearing…
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Five Things You Should Do In May
The air and the soil are finally beginning to warm; seeds are germinating and growing in the blink of an eye. It is tempting to plant out your delicate seedlings, but as they say, never cast a clout until May is out – use this advice for your seedlings. You don’t want months of hard…
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Dandelion Honey
The grass is a awash with dandelions and has been for a few months now. Dandelions are an important source of nectar for bees early on in the season, so try to avoid picking them until other flowers are available. Now is the perfect time to give this spring time recipe a go. Ingredients: –…
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Five Things You Should Do In April
The days are longer yet the air is still crisp. Blossom and flowers are immerging from their dormancy. Sunny, warm summer like days are quickly followed with sleet and rain, the weather remains unpredictable throughout the month and there is still a risk of frost. Sow, sow, sow! Much like March, April is a busy…
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Five Things You Should Do In March
As the air begins to thaw and the flowers burst into life, spring has begun to awaken from its long slumber. There is an absolute plethora of seeds to sow and bulbs to plant in March, but try not to get too ahead of yourself. The ground is still yet to warm thoroughly and there…
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