Project Hobo Stove

Hen’s Tooth allotment has given me a great opportunity to experiment with some off-grid projects. I’m breaking things down into baby steps; projects I can do in a day, or work on at home and take to Hen’s Tooth. Part Continue reading Project Hobo Stove

Project No Dig

When I took on Hen’s Tooth, I was keen to use sustainable practices when working the land. Healthy crops start with healthy soil. The Importance of Soil Soil health is an important aspect of agriculture and environmental sustainability. It plays Continue reading Project No Dig

Project Shed(s) Revamp

tools in a shed

Being the custodian of an allotment is a marathon, not a sprint. There is so much potential at Hen’s Tooth. I’m pacing myself with different projects and sharing my progress here, to inspire others to make the most of the Continue reading Project Shed(s) Revamp

The First Month at Hen’s Tooth Plot

It’s been about a month since I took on my Bristol allotment – Hen’s Tooth. What to do first? I’ve still not gotten over the excitement of taking on my allotment plot, but there is so much to do. It’s Continue reading The First Month at Hen’s Tooth Plot

The Joy of My First Allotment

fruit and veg my first allotment

Once you get the growing bug, you can never have enough space!  I’ve been growing my own produce for as long as I’ve had little garden’s to do it in; with mixed success.  Never enough space I’ve only ever had Continue reading The Joy of My First Allotment

DIY Dry Shampoo

Don’t waste money on dry shampoo when you can make this 2 ingredient dry shampoo at home with simple items from the bakery aisle. Continue reading DIY Dry Shampoo

Review Of The Year Without Supermarkets

I went a year without shopping in supermarkets. What did I learn from the experience and would I go back to my old shopping habits? Continue reading Review Of The Year Without Supermarkets

Make Your Own Make Up

Reduce your chemical load and plastic waste by trying these homemade make up recipes. Continue reading Make Your Own Make Up

Leave Your Tributes, but Take Your Plastic Home

I’m not a Royalist. I also don’t especially hold any strong opinions about whether the UK should be a republic. We’ve already had our Bristish Trump, thanks. Please, never again! I would describe my feelings about Royalty in general as Continue reading Leave Your Tributes, but Take Your Plastic Home

The Joy Of Shopping Slow

Shop slow. Vote with your pound

At the end of last year, I had a moment or pure frustration when attempting to buy a few bits in Asda. EVERYTHING I needed was only available in single use plastic. Including the bread that I watched a baker Continue reading The Joy Of Shopping Slow