It’s easy to fall into a routine when you commute to a day job every day. Same route, every day. It can be comforting.
However, if you decide to go crazy and walk a different way home one evening, like I did last week, you’re likely to be rewarded with a nice treat like this very odd and charming little gardening project that’s literally 20 metres away from my usual trek.
Details about the project, called ‘Urban Orchard’, with map, on this link.
At last, some weather to smile about! I guess this picture won’t have anyone reaching for their bikinis just yet, but believe me when I say that merely being slightly cloudy and a little chilly makes this the best weather conditions we’ve had in about 4 months. I never realised how much the cold conditions could get me down. It’s really been making me grumpy. Not least, of course, because it’s meant limited opportunity to shoot images for this project!
What you see here is my garden helper Natasha. She’s very capable and deceptively strong. We spent most of Saturday digging out some flower beds to make room for some raised vegetable beds. It was hard work but immensely satisfying. Not sure how interested anyone will be but here’s some pics of the work in progress …
