Vivi's Kitchen Garden

Hurrah and hurray! We finally have a WHOLE dry day….and a few more to come…so it’s time to get outside and sow some seeds. I’m sowing for starting indoors….but it’s a messy job so I’ll do it in the cottage garden…and make the most of being outside again. I’m sowing celery and peppers plus some sweetpeas and sharing my tips as I go.

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Living a simple, mindful life by the sea in rural England (Dorset).

Vivi’s Cottage Garden: First Seeds! Peppers & Celery…..and one more.

Today I’m feeling the pressure! I finally get the chance to unbox my Instant Pot and have my first go with it to cook chickpeas. If you’ve been hesitant/scared (!) like me join me today for an almost real-time exploration and first go with this kitchen gadget.

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In the Kitchen: Instant Pot: Unboxing & First Try!

Another (!) rain day means I’m getting on with a few more jobs at the Cottage by the Sea. Today I’m in the bedroom….measuring, rehanging art…..a bit of restoration for a recent purchase….and curiosity gets the better of me: could this be some hidden treasure?! And the area above the cooker is finished.

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At Home: Measuring, Restoring and Treasure?

Hello again. A little catch up chat and how you can help your favourite channels.

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At Home: Hello Again!

I try to go for a walk every day….today I’m off to the Post Office with a detour to the sea first to explain some of the winter storm/flood defences……and the age of the sea wall. Later, back at home some fab books and a bit of chat before another wander in Swanage as I walk home the long way from the Library.

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At Home: Flood Defences & Flicker Books

Today I am tackling mould (amongst other things)……using a simple household ingredient that costs pennies! I’m also hanging ‘pictures’ and explaining how to find your measurements without any maths – for those who are number phobic. Plus other bits and bobs.

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At Home: More cleaning & fixing

It’s Sunday! A day off! I’m using my day off to catch up on jobs because the weather is too yucky for much beach time. Little jobs that have been bugging me for a while can get ticked off today….including removing rawl plugs ready to fill and smooth the plaster….

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At Home: Mending & Cleaning

It’s the start of a new year and high time to get some health stuffed checked out….including a slightly new eye prescription necessitating new glasses. Morning appointments give me the perfect excuse to visit the beaches to do some wave gazing during a Spring Tide (this was three days before Storm Ingrid hit…..the Ingrid waves were treble the size!). Plus some wonderful books and films (two of which were lovely Christmas gifts – thank you!).

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At Home: Health Checks & Big Waves (before Storm Ingrid).

Patience pays off! I’ve found some bargains to fill my needs and some that are just for fun. Plus…the results from my fire safety inspection and more purchases to tick their boxes….

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At Home: Home purchases (bargains!)

Yay! A whole new growing year lies before us! This is my simple six point plan/checklist for getting ready for vegetable gardening success. I can hardly wait!

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Vivi’s Cottage Garden: Let’s get ready to grow!