By KJ I tweeted recently about giving up my first allotment however, I do have plots on another site that I can spend more time and energy on so it’s not a loss. I have been thinking about what I leave behind – memories, my first ever shed, experiences, and the beginning of my …
Using Calendula every day
By KJ Using Calendula every day I really don’t know why I started to grow Calendula officinalis, (or ‘Pot Marigold’ as it is commonly named but not to be confused with African/French Marigolds – the Tagetes genus). When I first started gardening, I was delighted to discover that so many flowers are of an edible …
Chronic illness, gardening, and me.
By KJ I recently posted about my chronic pain and how much it breaks me down, makes me often feel useless, exhausted, and completely and utterly emotionally drained. Chronic pain. What is chronic pain? Shouldn’t I just take pain relief? Why can’t I make it stop? Chronic pain is pain that lasts …
Japeto Hori Hori Knife Deluxe and Leather Holster – Product Review
By KJ Japeto Hori Hori Product Review£32.95Delivery £6.95Free next working day delivery on orders over £60.00 + VAT**exceptions reply. See website for details. I was kindly asked by Japeto if I would review their product, the ‘Hori Hori’ knife which is part of their collection of gardening tools. You can read more about Japeto and …
To dig, or no dig. That is the question.
By KJ There is a revolution behind the #NoDig movement and it’s understandable to see why. Fewer weeds, less maintenance, less watering and healthier soil. But what of those who don’t use this method? It’s a controversial topic and often leads to online bullying within the gardening community. Which isn’t on. No dig is …