Jam is a Feminist Issue.

The world feels scary right now, the threat of social division simmering, barely contained on our streets. With everything going on, I retreat to the calm of the garden to take stock.  The early sweetcorn, tidied away now, was lush. The courgettes and beans were plentiful, the raspberries and tomatoes have been endless. With all…

I Started Early…

I started too early. I always do. Despite appearances I am not a patient person, (what do you mean  no kidding?) I strive to keep all my impulsiveness in but with gardening, each year, I fail. Gardening is not a sport for the impulsive. Gardening is slow. Gardening is measured, gardening is seeing today what…

Sowing the seeds of love

Seed sowing and tomato obsessions.