The Bean-sprout blog is back!

How amazing! It's just over a week since I mentioned Melanie's bean-sprouts blog and how inspiring I had found it, and now Melanie's blog is back!

And, like me, Melanie has a new dog. Since she's just put up a picture of her new dog as a puppy, I thought I'd do the same. This one was taken almost exactly two years ago. Delilah - Lila, for short - the puppy, is now a two-year old, ever-hungry Labrador. And Annabel, my little granddaughter, is already in her second year at school. Quite amazing this, but because she was born in the middle of August, she started school when she was just 4 years old.

I am so delighted that Melanie's blog is back. Although I had intended to write mine as a way of consolation to myself and to those who care to read it, I am now hoping to be able to share my experiences and still be able to read Melanie's posts as well.

P.S. I'll tell you my Dog Story another time.

Making a New Start

So much has happened in the past two years!

I have given up my 'tree plot' on the allotment and have kept just one plot. With the experience I've gained I should be able to make that into a plot to be proud of. I love being able to bring home my own vegetables with enough left over to give to family and friends.

My own blog was originally inspired by Melanie's bean-sprouts blog. I learned a lot from her and loved reading her posts, but I didn't feel I could produce something even close to her high standard. I used to be amazed how she could write a new interesting and infomative post with a suitable photo practically every day.

Melanie's blog made me aware of a number of eco-friendly issues and I loved the way she shared recipes, craft activities and the like. Some of her ideas I've never got around to trying out. Now I will - and I'll tell the world about it. Maybe I can inspire someone to keep chickens and collect their own fresh eggs, or to bake bread, make jam, use windfall apples, make their own Christmas presents... I am getting excited just thinking about the possibilities!