The argument has been made by many people as to the critical importance of bees to man, and without them man would only have four years to live. This ignores three fundamental facts that need to be understood about the web of life on Earth.
Empowerment through football + WW2 memories
It’s been a bit quiet here for the last few days as Geoff and twins have gone on an adventure to France as part of inspired Father’s Day celebrations.
Geoff wanted to take to girls to watch the UK women’s football team play Argentina in the FIFA World Cup take was taking place just across the Channel in Le Havre, France.
Fire, drums and marshmallows
Alien invasion
Well not quite. It’s an area cleared in our bigger orchard paddock to grow a corn maze. Geoff came up with a genius idea of creating this natural playground for kids. He came up with quite a complex maze plan - I am curious to see how long it would take for children to figure out the way to the middle.
Wild strawberries
Ground cover plants are a key aspect of an edible forest garden. We have a fantastic species of wild strawberries which is loving Guernsey weather and the conditions in our backyard veggie patch. The wild strawberries have been so happy that they have continued flowering and fruiting throughout winter and are…