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Tag: gardeningwithkids

August 8, 2019November 16, 2020

Gardening with a baby: I’m back!

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This afternoon I wandered to the allotment for the first time in eight weeks - the longest I’ve been away from this space in the 6+ years we’ve been custodians of this little patch of land. And in all honesty, it was distinctly underwhelming. In a good way! In a way that granted permission to continue to hibernate and enjoy the

Photos pre Avian Flu lockdown - because I’m missing their pottering today 🐓. If your girls are locked down too, how are they getting on? For the last few years when flockdown has been a regular winter feature it always reminds me how different my ex batts and posh hens are. Cin and Saff are SO loud, desperate to get out, trying to run past my legs as soon as I open the door. Almost to say, how dare you give me freedom and take it away again. Whereas Matilda and Miss Honey have always seemed to enjoy the safety of the run. Don’t get me wrong, they like a potter, but when it’s cold outside they’ll happily just snuggle up in the run together and prefer their human slave to bring vegetable treats to them. Sensible. 😉 (Willow definitely much more on the angry side, but she’s always done things her way 💁🏼‍♀️) #chickensofinstagram

Before Rowan turned up I’d often wonder how you could possibly love a second child in the way you love your first. That all consuming, you’re the greatest part of me, sort of love. I’d worry about how I could split that love in two. How would I give enough of me to you.

Introducing Rowan 💙. Our little tree of life and the very best Christmas present we could possibly ask for. Arlo has been exceptionally cute with his ‘baby brother’ and even Dylan seems to have accepted him this time. We’re going to soak up this magical bubble over here and will see you soon. Be good, Instagram ✨

Well that’s a wrap 🥳. 40 weeks pregnant and all* of the spring bulbs in. Just another couple of hundred daffodils planted yesterday because I picked up a massive bag which was reduced and thought it seemed like a good idea 🤪. I have never ever been so organised - some people nest indoors, I’ve managed to nest outdoors this time 😂. But whenever winter feels long the excitement of spring bulbs really does get me through. That anticipation. It’s probably my favourite time in the garden. I ran out of space in the cut flower bed and started shoving daffodils in trenches all over the place - could look spectacular or extremely random 🤷🏼‍♀️. Anyway, will pop an allotment update on soon. Hope Wednesday is good ☺️💕. *And not quite all because I found a small bag of crocus last night which I’d missed but which I’m ignoring so as not to ruin my efforts that in my head I’d planted them all by December 😉 #allotment #cutflowergarden

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