Friday, 4 July 2025

The Harvest Has Begun

I'm determined this year to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer. I do have a knowledge of herbs and flowers for health and for culinary purposes, but truth be told I have been a bit lazy in the past. Now I have decided to create my own Apothecary and to grow as many herbs and foods as I can. Organic and fresh is the way forward. I recently attended a couple of 'herbal' evening events with a local lass who taught me a few new things and sparked my interest to boot.
These two books will be invaluable.
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8 comments:

  1. Sue4 July 2025 at 14:42

    Gaz Oakley is brilliant at using what he grows isn't he. I watched him on YouTube setting up his Welsh smallholding with great interest, it brought back so many happy memories of us setting up ours. I am very jealous of his Polycrub, and I've told Alan that if we move to somewhere with a garden big enough I want one, he agreed as long as he could have a good 'man shed'. :-)

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect5 July 2025 at 14:20

      Ooooh sounds like you two are in danger of upscaling?

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  2. Julie4 July 2025 at 23:20

    It is wonderful to harvest all we can get our hands on Jean. Those books look fabulous. xx

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  3. TheCrankyCrow5 July 2025 at 05:13

    Great for you! Yes...most definitely, "organic and fresh is the way forward." I've been a bit lax in this regard myself - with it just being myself, it no longer pays to grow my own vegetables, put them up, etc. But I still keep on with my herbs and such. Looks (and sounds) like you're off to an awesome start!

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect5 July 2025 at 14:22

      Thanks m'dear, it is a lot of work but worthwhile methinks. I'm due a big weeding session tomorrow so may not feel the blessing then.

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  4. Polyester Princess5 July 2025 at 19:10

    Growing your own is definitely the way forward, and I'm wishing you every success! xxx

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  5. Lowcarb team member5 July 2025 at 21:46

    Those two books look great.
    You can't beat a homegrown harvest.

    All the best Jan

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