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In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of the cat, although in this case there were three determinate states the cat could be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious.”
– Terry Pratchet
Forage in May for:
Alexanders, Beech leaves, Cow Parsley, Hairy Bittercress, Dandelion Flowers , Cleavers, Primroses, Ransoms, Sweet Violets, Hawthorn, Lime leaves, Red Clover, Ox-eye Daisy, Garlic Mustard, Wild Garlic
Tag Archives: Seed swaps
Seed Swaps …. and the triumph of the find!
One of the joys of this time of year is planning your seed haul and it doesn’t necessarily have to cost you a thing, because this is the season (Jan-Mar) of Seed Swaps. For instance, this coming Sunday is my … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Nature, Out and about, Plants, Vegetables
Tagged allotments, Gardening, Gardens, Grow you own, Seed swaps, Seedy Sunday
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The satisfaction of winnowing the seed from the chaff
Winnowing : – To free seed of chaff by fanning with wind or a forced current of air. I like the thought that I’ve been winnowing. It feels a very earthy and ancient activity and as a bonus I am … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Plants, The home garden
Tagged free saved seed, Gardening, Harvest, Persicaria orientalis, Seed swaps, seedheads, seeds, Seedy Sunday, threshing, winnowing
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