Trying again on winter, it feels as if it has been longer and colder than common this 12 months. As common there’s been plenty of exercise within the kitchen and craft room however not a lot within the backyard. I’ve learnt to make kombucha, made some extra beeswax wraps and tried a brand new knitted dishcloth sample. We’ve had extra gatherings of household and pals than common, which has been a specific spotlight. And I’ve carried out plenty of further paid work that every thing else has needed to work round. Right here’s bit extra on these actions.
1. Within the kitchen
Kombucha is actually costly to purchase, so I believed I’d try to make my very own. I adopted a recipe discovered at live eat learn. Sarah’s ‘easy information to kickass kombucha’ actually works!
The scobie (mom) has quadrupled in dimension. I’ve divided it and now use 2 glass jars enabling me to fill extra bottles. The scobie seems fairly disgusting and alien. However it creates a scrumptious fermented drink to which I add recent grated ginger, turmeric, and honey.
2. Within the backyard
We had a couple of frosts this winter, and this has killed numerous the grass and a few small flowering shrubs. The hares have decimated different crops and the frangipani has misplaced all its leaves. So the backyard seems slightly unhappy at current.
Early in winter we had an inexpensive crop of pawpaws, and a dozen or so mandarins from a tree which is just a few metre excessive. However now there’s not a lot rising aside from candy
I’m pleased to drive 20 minutes to the health club within the morning when it’s solely 4 levels, however much less inclined to exit within the backyard! So I’ve mulched a few of the backyard beds and natives, and can go away issues to relaxation till spring.
There hasn’t been a lot koala exercise in our wildlife hall this winter. However I used to be amazed sooner or later to look out the window and see one bounding down our driveway and heading up a tree simply inside our property. He stayed there for a day or 2 earlier than shifting on.
3. Craft
While the backyard hibernates, there are days after I do likewise. We’ve had a couple of days the place the temp has not gone past 13° C, which is uncommon for our area. I at all times have craft tasks on the go. I’m making one other rag mat for a pal. And just lately I got here throughout a sample for dishcloth knitted nook to nook and with a pleasant edge. So I’ve been smashing out a couple of dishcloths within the evenings.
I additionally picked up a small bundle of material off-cuts for subsequent to nothing at a market. I’ve reduce these to dimension and made extra beeswax wraps. They’re costly to purchase, but it surely’s easy to make your own.
4. Household occasions and unearthing treasures
This winter has additionally been characterised by numerous pretty household actions. We 4 siblings received collectively greater than common, for enterprise and for pleasure. Our dad and mom’ house wanted to be offered so we spent an extended weekend collectively clearing, sorting and packing. It truly is confronting to see what a person’s life comes down to, in materials phrases. However the treasures discovered within the clear out unearthed some wonderful memories. All through winter there have been additionally a few ‘vital’ birthdays and great gatherings that have been celebrated with household and pals.
5. You name this work?!
So that may be a abstract of the winter that was! Carry on spring, and a bit extra heat! Trying again on winter, or summer season if you’re within the northern hemisphere, I hope that it has been a stunning season for you.
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