Friday, 21 October 2022
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
No shortage of homespun hope.
Evening Gold... Hiding in the Pink
Mi Casa Rules, all going to pot...
The Capsicum peppers still wait to be processed for Winter Salad. I see more Apples peeping through. Fancy an Apple Crumble with Custard anyone...?
Monday, 17 October 2022
Sunday, 16 October 2022
There comes a time in a working man's life...
When he has to put his feet up.
Thick wool slippers with neoprene soles lined with felt.Insulation against the ravages of a stone cold floor. This is the first step toward a remission of a number of health issues. Just what the doctor recommended some thirty odd years ago,it's never too late to start doing the right thing.All thanks to Anne-Sophie, for her diligent hard work and her tender love and care.
The last of the squash harvested today. Stacked with the others they make a splendid sight.
We are going to need help eating this lot, I'm not doing it on my own. Half a bucket of walnuts,the last harvest from our young tree,wait to be cracked. They can wait a while longer.
Friday, 14 October 2022
Escape from the gridlock of Urbania...
You've got to be a nutter to qualify.
A job of work for busy hands.
Kale for supper Parsley for dry storage.
Nothing wasted, the empties will go in the compost.
A gift of Parsnip seeds.
They're all done now...I got cracking.
Apple Jelly.
Compot, Aubergine Chutney and Fig Chutney.
Plum tomatoes for bottling or drying,Peppers for Lacto fermentation.
Thursday, 13 October 2022
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
I'm trying to not talk about them this season...
But we still like 'em and we eat 'em. A good mix from the "Bean Factory",their culture is establishing well,they seem to like growing here. Permanent supply assured.
Happy for the greater understanding it may generate.
Sir Covid Hatanbrolly discovers rare breed hiding in the undergrowth of the permaculture.
Laff on earth. We try to keep it in... Nice to see see you again Francis,I hope it's not the last time. Thanks for the photo Karen,it makes me smile.
The New Enrichment, next season's nourishment...
Jewels of Autumn, difficult to ignore...
A good multi purpose apple, converted to jelly, dry preserved chunks for pies and three jars of compot. Another batch of apples has just arrived. I hope we get some dry apple rings,(better than candy), and maybe a Strudel or two,(I'm dreaming).
Sweet Chestnuts, perfect specimens, to be blended with a local Honey will make fantastic chestnut jam.
I got cracking... there will be boxes more no doubt. These Walnuts from our young tree are destined for confectionary, Cake , chocolate, toffee or biscuits.
Newly harvested Butternut Squash sit beside a beautiful Pumpkin that mysteriously appeared on the doorstep.The assured promise of exciting feasting. I'm going to need some help ,with that. Sweet or savoury we have you covered.
I think I'll eat this now, .......I.Wazir
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Sunday, 9 October 2022
Saturday, 8 October 2022
Friday, 7 October 2022
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
Monday, 3 October 2022
Inside Out...The resurgence of Old Albion in a foreign field.
Starting again, again... It's what I do best.
At long last, I'm back at the terminus.We'll set about now to complete the jobs we started.A north facing work place,completion of the Roundy House project,"Building on the foundation of historic ruins".A nourishing plantscape, a habitat fit to live in.It's been worth the struggle, feels like I'm coming home for the first and last time.No longer blinded by the collective glare of directionless opposing light, sheltered from the cacophony of unsupressed "Noise of Electrical Convenience" and the battering of unwanted telephone calls.I can now make the most of rare moments of peacecful tranquility. Creative Quietude.The Roundy House Project is hardly a scratch on the world surface. Around the seasons less tidy jobs. Shucking peas and corn, carding wool , basket weaving;such tasks that would not marry well with food processing in the kitchen
The bid for the corner house attatched to ours, has been accepted. Anne -So has plans of her own. Expanding crafty ideas will blossom there, maybe inspire a few landless Urbanites to release themselves from the gridlock of compulsive wage slavery. The Garden is our common ground.We'll keep you posted at present we are in transition. That's all for now. I. Wazir
Sunday, 2 October 2022
Hats off to Herself!..
First Prize
On a head, best place for it.......Forward thinking headwear is that. Brains just love this kind of insulation.
Close knit close fit.
Her doings,.....my likings. I. Wazir.
Saturday, 1 October 2022
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