It was January 2006 and I had a birthday bash to go to.I could not believe I needed a size 20 dress.I went to the party and felt a frump,everybody said how nice I looked but it did not mean a thing …That was when I decided enough was enough I had to bite the bullet and seriously change my eating habits.I had always been big but two years previously I had given up smoking and piled on 2 stone so I knew that had to go and more….
Flavoured vinegars & oils.
November 18, 2007 — Jackie
I just love flavourings and as I eat so many salads and spiced food,I just can’t wait to make new ones.
I probably started a few years ago with basil & mint but now make with most other herbs & chillies.
I have experimented with mustards as well which have been successful in the past.Take a look at a few ideas I have put together Read the rest of this entry »
Recycling & energy saving.
November 2, 2007 — Jackie
I never thought I would be so keen on recycling and energy saving but I have turned out to be very keen.Not so much global warming although that is important ,but more about recycling and saving energy..I know there are 1000’s of tips out there but you have to use what works for you to make life a lot easier.There is no point in wearing yourself and your family out trying to recycle the world ,all is that is needed is your own little bit and then …Great oaks from little acorns grow!!
More good old fashioned gardening tips…
October 29, 2007 — Jackie
As these old gardeners tips are so popular I thought I would add a few more that I have found. It is surprising how many of the tips from years ago are really not to be scoffed at as they have a lot of truth in them.My grandfather was a great allotment holder in his time and he believed in a lot of these. Read the rest of this entry »
Update on allotment
October 28, 2007 — Jackie
The weather yesterday was not as good as it has been recently but we managed to go up for a couple of hours..even though it was quite damp and windy.At least we managed to blow away a few cobwebs. Read the rest of this entry »
About my gardening
September 24, 2007 — Jackie
Let me talk about my gardening.I started my first allotment 5 years go after seeing an advert in a local mag.At that time nobody wanted them so I had a choice of plot.
It was the start of a different life.In fact if I was to be truthful it changed my life for ever…Including my husbands as he started out by just helping with the tough bits and ended up working the ground every weekend.
Tackling an allotment
September 24, 2007 — Jackie
If you have ever considered taking on the task of tackling an allotment..He who hesitates is lost! They are coming so popular now that you will probably have to go on a waiting list but it is well worth the wait.When I started 6 years ago nobody wanted them ,now because of people wanting to know where their food comes from they are in demand.On the following page are a few tips on where to start.
Good old fashioned gardening tips
September 24, 2007 — Jackie
I was looking through some old books and came across some old tips for gardeners.I had forgotten how important they were.So instead of passing the book on to some one else which I intended to do I might keep it now and pass a few tips on.Of course you can probably find these tips else where but you also may pick up a tip or two that is new to you that you might like to try.These old gardeners knew a thing or two.. Read the rest of this entry »
