Armed with my hedge trimmer, tree lopper and secateurs I launched myself into my raspberry patch over the weekend. I wondered to myself why I hadn't also worn dog handling gloves as I lovingly lopped the prickly fruit bushes, gaining some sort of controlled chaos. February is the time to give all these bushes a… Continue reading A Prickly Situation
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The Garden of Eden
As the Summer Holidays draw to a close and the new school term looms I have developed a reflective mood. We've had a lovely Summer full of fun, adventure and learning. There have been a few tantrums (not just from the kids) but on the whole I'd say it's been a success. We spent the… Continue reading The Garden of Eden
Plastic Free Party
Last week it was my son's fifth birthday party. He was having a tea party after school and I started planning party decorations. I wanted something fun and brightly coloured. But the more I looked the more I realised that everything on offer in the shops was plastic-based. Banners, balloons, party bags, even table cloths.… Continue reading Plastic Free Party