I love pickled garlic scapes - I prefer them really thinly sliced though.

Is a mock orange an ornamental orange?

Right now, I'm sworn off red wine. First it creeps in on Saturday nights to relax with Jamie by the fire. Then it's Friday and Saturday. Then hey, let's have one on Thursday. Then I start feeling crap

I know how wild was that trip to the Antarctic - they definitely were relying on the grace of God there! I'm glad you watched it - it was amazing wasn't it?

I feel queasy even thinking about it... but then even the thought of a meat saw makes me queasy!

Oh darling, I have been worried about the amount you're working for months. Capitalism is a fkn asshat. Cortisol is awful - I feel that very deeply, down to the jitteriness in my own cells. May you find

BEst comment. Yes, I need constant reminders of THIS reality - that things will work out fine, that I can grow my own tomatoes, and that working all my life for a shitty retirement ain't worth it - may

It's been increasingly difficult for everyone, across the board! I was just juggling my superannuation and savings this week. They say not to rely on inheritance but I think that's our best bet!

You definitely are so good at preserving and growing - I delfinitely need more growing space and to be more diligent there. As you know my house and garden is much smaller! We're lucky we have the Feed

Well that sounds like a sure bet, given how many are popping up, right?

Oh goodness, I didn't realise you were still paying a mortgage. See, whenever I start moaning, i realise there's alway someone else either in the same boat. Still, it helps to write it down and get

Thanks my gorgeous friend from so far away. I appreciate you so much. I'm glad you guys are secure! My husband reassured me this morning yet again, but I have trouble believing him that we have plenty!

Ah yes adversity breeds some personal resources, right? I'm all good on the frugal front, that's for sure. I just need to sort my head out on the whole abundance thing. Mine was the opposite upbringing

Super cool story! I remember the Rainbow Warrior well. I know everyone doesn't love Seashepard for their strategies but I think they're legends. You should watch this doco if you're bored They're a rag

Babe, you know the answer is 'anything that unites mind, body and breath' - that's it. Puppies or moonbeams, whatever. Gawd, I'd give anything to be in one of your classes.

I'm envious of the money. I had three weeks of work lined up and then it was cancelled. I'm always worrying.

It's not a small thing at all - it's huge. IF everyone did it there would be plenty of food for bees. Good work! And ammmmaazing you have some residents in your bee hotel!

followed by those who replied Pride and Prejudice or Lord of the Flies when asked about the last book they’d read. Add Jane Eyre to that.

Sometimes the toughest plants are the ones who have been through the wringer. Dont' give up. Water them with shower water, with the dregs of your tea, with love. Mulch. You WILL have tomatoes. If not,

I think the name Claude has been forever tainted ever since they used it for AI, like Alexa I suppose. Never was a fan of vampires. There is something just..desperate and icky about them.