37. Coppicing and Slag Heap Stroll
While out shopping for Sunday lunch I call into the library and end up finding a magical landscape in the forest, is this
In January 2024 I returned to my birthplace in the mountains of the Rhondda Valleys in Wales.
Previously I had lived 20 years in London and a mixture of 10 years between Manchester, Cardiff and a short stint in Toronto.
In the run up to my 50th birthday the pull of returning to the fir covered mountains of Wales called me back ‘home’.
This journal documents my rediscovery of my homeland, the people and my desire to become as self-sufficient as possible by growing my own food.
While out shopping for Sunday lunch I call into the library and end up finding a magical landscape in the forest, is this
The rain continues so I get on with a few tasks at home. When the post arrives a special gift arrives for Rusty
Am taking it easy after my mountainside tumble earlier this week. But an emergency visit to the high street is needed when I
Today I’m at home making chicken soup before receiving a surprise package in the post then head out for a mountain walk but
Time to start weeding the home garden before heading out to the theatre.
One of the cats take the first steps out into the garden.
It’s Sunday morning and the sun is shining which helps put a hop and skip in my step. Harry Powell interview, click here.
I’m having a think about the situation and seeing how I can improve it.
Looking forward to getting back to full health to continue exploring Wales after being away for over 30 years. This week I’ve been
It’s Monday 26 February 2024 and it’s a great day for the village as two pieces of news have been announced. Rhondda Tunnel
A letter from Australia sent to the butchers and time to start sowing seeds for the garden/allotment.
While out walking I visit the Penyrenglyn Project community garden and orchard before returning home to open a useful parcel for the kitchen.