It's been over seven months since I last posted. It's usually in the Spring that my thoughts turn to getting observations down about what is going on around me in the garden. I brought up the blog yesterday and shortly afterwards received a notification that there was a new post on Martins' blog. It seems … Continue reading Middle Spring
Tag: backyard gardening
Ramblings from a Self-Confessed Recluse
At the very best of times, I am a self-confessed recluse. When Mrs PP asked me what are some of the things I miss after being 'in Lockdown', I could truthfully answer with "Not much." But here's the background story to that brief answer. Over the years since our Little Fellas have been around I … Continue reading Ramblings from a Self-Confessed Recluse
Petit Paradis – Soup de Jour – Miso
Well, I guess there are a hundred different versions of miso. This one was made from a stock of vegetable scraps and some bones from dinner. Carrots and celery chopped finely. Perhaps the last of the celery that we will see for a while given the incredible price hike it has received recently. I have … Continue reading Petit Paradis – Soup de Jour – Miso
The Wall, The Soil & The Beans
Today, I had the luxury of getting outside early. Though ten minutes into my day I was already sweating as I carted buckets of sand up the slope to where I am starting the very top swale. It is hard work, but I have a Little Fella with me - more for conversation and entertainment … Continue reading The Wall, The Soil & The Beans
A Chat Over the Fence
Sometimes, when time permits, I get to have a bit of a chat with our neighbour. Sadly I am often too pressed for time to get a job done and cannot really settle into a good, decent conversation. Today for instance I wanted to finish some concreting and move the large pile of brickies sand … Continue reading A Chat Over the Fence



