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Trusting Nature

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Anni Kelsey

It is not always very easy to think of a title for posts that sum them up in a few words, particularly before they are written and are just some words and concepts circulating in my head, however I think … Continue reading →

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The garden recovering from a setback

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Anni Kelsey

As time passes I am becoming more convinced that the (Telford) garden is becoming increasingly fertile and also more resilient and able to recover from setbacks.  Recently we had to have the fence renewed down one side of the garden … Continue reading →

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Making light work of it!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Anni Kelsey

Around this time of year everything in the garden starts to grow so fast you can nearly watch it moving upwards.  Everything green is surging towards the light and much of what grows fastest are things that gardeners traditionally do … Continue reading →

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Fertility

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

Spring progresses with a green tide surging through the garden.  Every year I am amazed at how fast the dark emptiness of the winter months is engulfed by exuberant growth through April and May. Building fertility is intrinsic to forest gardening.  I use … Continue reading →

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