Category Archives: Growing

Letting go, gently

Posted on September 17, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

I began writing this post early in the summer, but somehow couldn’t find the ‘umph’ to finish it. Which I’ve realised is symptomatic of how I’ve felt for much of this year, or at least the summer. I’ve failed to … Continue reading →

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Different weeks

Posted on March 25, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

I decided this month was going to be a month of catch-ups. With the end of lockdown approaching (we hope…) my time is going to be more in demand and there will be less unallocated time to play with. Back … Continue reading →

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Goodbye February, hello March!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

I know, we’re already a third of the way through March. I’m late. Sorry about that. I looked through my photos from February to remind myself where the month went. I can see I walked a lot, most days. I … Continue reading →

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Time and time again

Posted on January 13, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’ve written before about the importance of time as an essential, often unspoken, ingredient in food. There can be no better examples of this than when we make fermented foods or grow our own food. I spent much of today … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 5

Posted on November 9, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Today I have been: Gardening: I cleared the allotment bed where the climbing beans grew. I picked all the remaining bean pods to collect the beans for drying and cooking (I’ve already dried and packaged some for next years seeds). … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: because really, it still is (front gardens)

Posted on September 14, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So in that spirit, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve been finding uplifting.  Because I suspect that, like me, you’re feeling in need of some uplifting right now. One of the things I’ve enjoyed more than ever in these … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: just another day

Posted on July 2, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So after yesterday’s milestone (100 days), today’s another day.  A very busy one, as it turned out, so not much energy (or time) left to write much. I spent quite a bit of today working on the allotment, and got … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 77 (Monday)

Posted on June 8, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Oh to live in New Zealand (or Denmark, or Germany) where the virus was tackled vigorously, effectively, and early.  Instead of here where it will rumble on and on and on…. and that’s if we’re lucky enough to avoid another … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 56 (Monday)

Posted on May 18, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So here we are again, another Monday and the start of a new week.  Week 9 of lockdown.  Unbelievable and yet true. I was so pleased to receive a photo at the weekend from oldest son and d-o-l of themselves … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 18

Posted on April 9, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Lke us, you may be becoming more closely acquainted with the hidden depths of your kitchen cupboards.  Re-evaluating those odd jars and tins of things that, despite good intentions, you never quite got round to using – until now. I’ve … Continue reading →

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