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 […]
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 […]
April jobs / recycling
I 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 […]
300 & 1 posts
Lately 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, […]
Cottage in February and March
There were very beautiful days on the allotment this winter. As I have been practically living there this year I have been lucky to witness […]
Pics from January
In 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 […]
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 […]
First sowings
Last 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. […]
Veggie crops
I 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 […]
Front flower beds
Surprising 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 […]
The case of tomatoes
I 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 […]
Allotment in July
I 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 […]
First crops
In 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 […]
New plot
After a long wait things are starting look lush and green on the plot. I sowed more broad beans and runner beans to fill in […]
This spring
It feels so strange to be back here writing because spring has just flown by so quickly. I got a new job and I must […]