Beginning of June 2017 In the beginning of June last year finally something started happening in the garden. The apple trees blossomed and I harvested first crops of […] Mar 21, 2018 / Add Comment
Back in May 2017 I am looking forward to the upcoming gardening season even thought it's still -10°C on daily basis. All the pics in this post were […] Mar 7, 2018 / 2 Comments
April jobs / recyclingI have said it many times: being broke is good for my imagination and skills. Here´s two new treadles for my small loom. If I […] Jun 25, 2017 / 6 Comments
300 & 1 postsLately I have noticed a mix-up of aesthetics of botany, food and yarnwork in my life. Practices of everyday life –ie. living in the cottage, […] Jun 13, 2017 / 4 Comments
Cottage in February and MarchThere were very beautiful days on the allotment this winter. As I have been practically living there this year I have been lucky to witness […] Jun 1, 2017 / 5 Comments
Pics from JanuaryIn January I woke up to many mornings like this.Tati and I took walks around the allotment and enjoyed the crispy weather when everything looks […] Apr 16, 2017 / 4 Comments
Are you going to Scarborough Fair...I am a huge fan of Simon & Garfunkel. I remember their songs from childhood and Scarborough Fair will never lose it´s grip. Lately I […] Apr 9, 2017 / 1 Comment
First sowingsLast weekend I had time to sow first seeds. I should have done it weeks ago but life happens.I sowed two varieties of chili peppers. […] Mar 4, 2017 / Add Comment
Veggie cropsI have tons of photos from the allotment so I guess these posts keep on coming to get me through the cold and dark winter. These […] Dec 14, 2016 / Add Comment
Front flower bedsSurprising things happened this summer in front of the cottage.I thought, for the sake of the neighbours, to have my number one goal with the […] Sep 27, 2016 / 1 Comment
The case of tomatoesI didn´t plan to grow tomatoes this year but it just happened. In fact I grew them so much that I have given loads of […] Sep 18, 2016 / 5 Comments
Allotment in JulyI have had the best meals in the cottage this year.Calendula and peas starting to appear.Radish called "French breakfast" was very mild and tasty. I […] Aug 29, 2016 / Add Comment
First cropsIn June some crops were ready to harvest. Basil, dill, spinach, swiss chard and calendula.In my case the cottage is really a key to a […] Jul 22, 2016 / 1 Comment
New plotAfter a long wait things are starting look lush and green on the plot. I sowed more broad beans and runner beans to fill in […] Jun 26, 2016 / Add Comment
This springIt feels so strange to be back here writing because spring has just flown by so quickly. I got a new job and I must […] Jun 12, 2016 / Add Comment