Friday, April 29, 2022

Enough for now, galaxy and litter.

1. At the back of my mind has been a worry about running out of soil for earthing up my potato pots. But now I look at the bottom of the compost heap I see I have enough for now, and more coming on in the other compost box.

2. A whole galaxy of dandelion suns.

3. Nick gleefully picks up litter all the way back through the woods. 

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Gift, web and route planning.

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