I experimented with growing avocado stones last year and three out of the five grew into decent sized plants. Two went to new homes and I kept the third. I’m… Read More
Avocado growing update
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Bjusan lake, Dalarna
Our final week in Sweden was a holiday which started with a train journey from Stockholm to the Dalarna region. We spent most of our time exploring the great outdoors… Read More
Big green beast
We arrived home from Sweden to a beast of a garden! I’d forgotten how quickly things grow at this time of year but on the plus side, there are plenty… Read More
Swedish adventure – part 4
This video marks the end of our time in Sweden *sob*. We booked some time off work for the last week and explored Dalarna, an area filled with deep forests… Read More
Swedish adventure – part 3
This was our last week in Stockholm before moving on to another part of Sweden. We thought the it had been pretty chilled out but looking back on all the… Read More
Minna
Minna is a barnacle gosling small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. She was waddling along behind her parents and two siblings, who were all industriously nibbling… Read More
Swedish adventure – part 2
Our second week in Sweden has been an eventful one. We’ve discovered some great spots to satisfying our cravings for green, open space. Fewer buns have passed our lips —… Read More
Swedish adventure – part 1
Our adventure has begun and we’ve quickly settled into Swedish life. We arrived to a grubby Airbnb late at night, after a delayed flight. Needing to give this place a… Read More
Rosendals Garden
Rosendals Trädgård is one of my favourite places in Stockholm. It is a biodynamic garden with several glasshouses containing a fantastic cafe, seating and plants for sale. We first visited… Read More
Our deer friend
This pocket of greenery is our back garden for a little while. Although it looks miles from anywhere, there are actually several apartment buildings along the street. We are living… Read More
A garden update
Our garden has reached the point where I don’t need to fill gaps with annuals. Everything we planted four years ago has finally filled out and there is very little… Read More
Edinburgh in Spring
Edinburgh is beautiful place to be at this time of year. I’m visiting for work and our timing is perfect because the city centre is full of blossom. These photos… Read More