iris by pond, cleavers among
a very mellow listen: Deltadream - based on the ancient lost Solfeggio frequency “Ut”, a tone linked with releasing guilt and fear, the shorter track there is a free download.
mellow and cooling eat: minted noodle soup
books weve been mellowing out to in the sun: Named of the Dragon, a gentle mystery, writers, Arthurian and Tudor themes; The Other Half Lives, from Sophie Hannah, the best of her psychological thrillers I’ve read so far and Ask Mother Nature, another nature spirity book responsible for me feeling happy about all the chickweed growing in with the lettuce now 
chickweed helps retain water in the soil and is a nice inclusion in salads
bridge over totally calm waters
Had a nice time with some more pilgrims to the house, this time the grandson of the man who built it. We all learned much from each other – apparently the roof used to be covered in solar panels, was the first house up here to have them… no trace of them now… hopefully one day we’ll have them again
borage buds, soon time for blue stars and berries in the smoothies
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What a beautiful post! I love coming to read your blog.
Beautiful pictures as always. So serene.
I am hugely jealous of your chickweed. I have none when I want loads! I know it upsets lots of gardeners but if it wants to come live with me I’ll be delighted!
Thank you Alexandra, I’m glad
it does feel very serene out there in the garden. making peace with ‘weeds’ serene too
Oh, I DO want to eat sticky willie and chickweed; I really do! OK, I’m going to try sticky willie in a smoothie! Maybe…………..
were putting lots in smoothies just now – I’m sure you’ll like it
what a beautiful family with a stunning house and garden. i am a 25 yr old married mum of two girls aged 1 and 5 and know no other vegans, only one penfriend whom I have for moral support…I have managed to convert my hubbie to vegetarianism but alas not veganism….so I adore your site and photos!!!!
Our garden is small and we are only managing to grow broad beans, mint and corn (it IS at least south facing though so really hoping the corn grows, though I aren’t holding out much hope lol).
Anyway…just want to say thanks for a great site. You do amazing at being vegan way up in the highlands, we have a healthfood store down here in a wee village on the borders of w.yorks, and I don’t know what I’d do without it! Probably be shopping in a nasty old supermarket with no vegan organic treats!!!
Hi Jade, nice to hear about you and your family
we tried corn once to no avail but you are much further south!