Book Review: “A Gentle Plea for Chaos” by Mirabel Osler

Posted on 28 January 201727 January 2017 by John

It’s been a while since I reviewed a book. I read a lot but keep forgetting to make notes or add some of those sticky little marker strips as I go along and it then becomes too much of a hassle ... Read More

Rewinding (Part 4)

Posted on 15 February 20161 February 2016 by John

Having got as far as I could with the raised bed thing and now waiting for delivery of the final tonne of topsoil, I decided to indulge myself with a bit of variety and demolish one of my old garden s... Read More

Rewinding (Part 3)

Posted on 8 February 201617 February 2016 by John

Ah, the joys of scheduling. I knew WordPress could do it but my approach has been to write, publish, sit back. That, I think, is one of the reasons for my inadequate output. I would think to myself &#... Read More

Rewinding (Part 2)

Posted on 1 February 20161 February 2016 by John

How many hours would it take you to complete a three-dimensional jigsaw of 1745 pieces? If your jigsaw is made of WoodBlocX, the answer is a leisurely few days. My plan for the former shrubbery involv... Read More

Rewinding (Part 1)

Posted on 29 January 2016 by John

I failed last year! I mean failed! All my good intentions turned into failures. Well not all; only my blog and web site ones. I’d started fairly well and had even devised a little chain of posts... Read More