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The Final Day of My Garden Challenge
This is THE most important job you can do in your garden. It might be the most important and yet it’s one I don’t do as much as I should. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and say most of you don’t do this job as much as you should and…
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Pond In Garden Brings A Visitor
I put a small pond in the front garden last year, just using a tyre and some lining. I decorated around it by making a fairy garden and I have been very pleased with it even though I didn’t see any wildlife using it…until now. We have a regular visitor to the garden who comes…
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1. This is what gardening means to me!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-d9t66-18ba55f Happy Birthday to me! 🎉To celebrate, we’re kicking off the My Slice of Life podcast 2.0 — ok, it doesn’t have a new name, but it does have a new feel. In this special episode, I’m sharing from the heart about what gardening really means to me. Some of what I talk about here I…
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S9 Ep 9 Dandelion Folklore – Weeds, Wishes & Wonder!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t3inr-189aacd You will never think of dandelions as weeds again after this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast! From fairies trying to hide from humans, to lessons in resilience. From liver detox, immune support or fighting anaemia, to carrying messages to the deceased and much, much more. This plant has so much…
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S9 Ep 8 Sage Secrets, Wisdom, Healing & Folklore
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kbuuq-1890c0f In this episode of the My Slice of Life podcast, we explore the rich folklore of sage – a herb steeped in history, healing, and a little bit of magic. From ancient Roman medicine to medieval superstition, sacred smudging rituals to modern-day herb gardens, sage has long been valued as a symbol of wisdom,…
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S9 Ep 6 Willow Magic: Legends, Lore & Symbolism
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cvp84-187c3c5 In this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast we are looking at a tree which is as beautiful as it is mysterious – the willow. From protection to grief, from healing to misfortune – the willow has it all. So join me as we take a deep dive into the folklore…
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S9 Ep 4 Amazing Folklore of the Mighty Oak Tree
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mg2ni-1866ab1 On this week’s episode, we are exploring the folklore of the mighty oak tree. Seen as the protector of the woods, many of the ancient gods are said to have had strong ties to this tree. Get your acorns at the ready as we find out about this powerhouse of the forests! DON’T…
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S9 Ep 3 Hawthorn’s History: Folklore, Myths & Magic
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8nu3e-185b32b This week on the the My Slice of Life podcast we are taking a look at the folklore and traditional uses of the Hawthorn tree. Find out why you should leave a lone hawthorn alone, what the Romans used it for which we now have science to back up and why the invite to…
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S9 Ep 2 The Magic of Nettle and Rowan Folklore, Healing, and Mystery
Join me on the YouTube podcast channel at 8pm GMT tonight for the premiere: https://youtu.be/f8z-Ar8Bg-E https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-p4638-18458e8 Welcome to this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast where, for this season, we are diving into the folklore of trees and plants. This week we are talking about stinging nettle and the rowan tree. From…
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S9 Ep 1 The Curious Folklore of Rosemary & Elder! (Including video version)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f78sp-183274d Welcome to a brand new season of the My Slice of Life podcast! This season is also the very first time the podcast has a ‘proper’ video version available on the YouTube podcast channel – it’s a work in progress so please be kind! The title for this season is….The Folklore Of Trees and…
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He made breakfast for me!
Well, this hasn’t happened in a looooong time. Dearest Son and I were talking the other day and agreed he should learn how to do more in the kitchen. He has done some basic cooking and baking but we want to increase his skills. More importantly HE wants to increase his skills. I gave him…
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Showing the front garden some LOVE!
I’ve been waiting all week to get to work on the garden at home and today was the day! Most of this will be pictures to show you the before and after. I’m not finished yet as I have to get some more woodchip but you’ll certainly get the idea of what I’m trying to…
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