I'm such a frugal bastard that I'm growing and making my own spade handles now. It's black locust I planted in my garden so hopefully it won't break so easily like the bought ones too. #permies

@Yojimble have you got any chickens, if so can I send you something to try out?

@Dawn I saw this and thought of you 😂

#Organic gardening vs synthetic Lots of box caterpillars around again this spring. The ones in the ground were hit bad last year and I have been trying to get them to recover, but it's a bit of an up hill struggle as the soil there sucks and there isn't a lot of it. Yet again the one in the pot that I planted and has had biochar, local microbes from imos and EM from the start is doing great. I should really do a brix reading but I keep forgetting to bring the meter 🤷‍♂️

Tree peony, cowslip and irises

Ashmead's kernel an old apple variety the flowers are big for an apple. The fruit is excellent for eating, juicing and even cider.

Scooby dooby doo, where are you?

BBC News

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.