Tuesday 11 July 2017
by Wulf
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It struck me that one of the ways I can tell how dry it has been recently is that today has been the first time we’ve had the kind heavy rain that really demonstrates the benefits of the Rotaire dryline … Continue reading
Thursday 22 June 2017
by Wulf
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I don’t intend to add all three “Looking Down on the Garden” views to my 52photos project each month but this one will see me just about caught up: Of course, you can’t see much of the ‘herb hexagon’ that … Continue reading
Friday 26 May 2017
by Wulf
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I recently got round to ordering a Rotaire Dryline, a cunning gadget that goes on top of a rotary airer protecting drying clothes from rain so that outside drying can be done in almost all weathers. I saw the system … Continue reading
Tuesday 26 August 2014
by Wulf
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After the first couple of fires in our woodstove, the glass at the front was already looking quite dirty. We probably didn’t have it hot enough or burnt wood that was either a bit wet or resinous. How could we … Continue reading
Monday 15 October 2012
by Wulf
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With power suppliers putting up their prices, now is not a bad time to be thinking about further ways to reduce energy usage. It recently struck me that one area I could experiment with is how I bake my bread. … Continue reading
Saturday 2 June 2012
by Wulf
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The handle on our watering can snapped again this morning. It is a fairly old plastic model and I think the plastic is becoming brittle with age. I repaired it last year with some Sugru and reinforcing rods but this … Continue reading
Saturday 23 July 2011
by Wulf
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After yesterday’s experimental cooking (Goat’s Beard root), I thought I’d better post today even if only briefly, to you let you know that I’m still alive. The root was a bit woody but had promise; I’ve planted out the seedlings … Continue reading