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Recent posts
- One year, a thousand lessonsWhen starting out a new garden there are so many questions, doubts and uncertainties… it can be pretty daunting. But, the only way to figure things out is by doing. I have been experimenting with different garden techniques and after a full year, I dare to make some conclusions. Heck yeah, I even feel confident to give some recommendations!
- Summer updateEverything struggled to get started in this very first year of the garden. The peach tree didn’t blossom, the plants stayed small and the tomatoes got funghi. Filled with worries and doubts I observed my garden. And came summer, came joy again. When I now enter my garden I find myself in a little haven of abundance!
- A river meditationI want to submerge myself and wash away all the dirt of daily life. I don’t care about temperature, towels, or being appropriate or not. To date, I have never regretted any swim. So that’s what I do. I swim. And after that, I’ll make decisions. Not now, my head and heart aren’t ready yet. Decisions are to be made with a clean soul.
- How to make SauerkrautCabbage is a winter must-have for your garden … Now the days are rapidly growing longer and temperatures rise it’s time to swap the winter veggies for the summer ones. So the answer surges, what shall we do with all these cabbages? Sauerkraut is the answer!
- Spring garden tourSpring must be the most exciting time of the year. After a winter of dormancy all of a sudden nature starts to wake up, each day there’s a new bird singing, a new flower blooming and a new bud unfolding … I made you a little video to walk you through the garden.
- A simple bread recipeWhat’s not to love about homemade bread? I mean, it’s cheap, it’s healthy, it’s versatile, it’s comfy and makes your house smell like heaven. Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe that you can make truly your own.
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