by Jane Haselden | Aug 16, 2021 | Self-Sufficiency
Well, it’s been a while since I last sat down to write here and during that time, our garden has filled with flowers and vegetables galore! My blog has taken a back seat these past few weeks, as we have been busy planning for the future. We know that we need...
by Jane Haselden | Jun 1, 2021 | Orkney Islands
We took a walk to Sacquoy Head, Rousay at the weekend, to celebrate our oldest daughter’s birthday. Some spring warmth and sunshine returned to us, just in time and the stunning scenery made it a birthday to remember. We haven’t rushed to explore every...
by Jane Haselden | Apr 16, 2021 | Orkney Islands
What a weeks it’s been! While easter brought celebrations of spring, we were plunged back into winter. It began with 60mph winds and was quickly followed by constant snow showers. It certainly hasn’t done my garden any favours and yet I can’t deny...
by Jane Haselden | Nov 23, 2020 | Orkney Islands
Although two weeks of lesson planning stopped me sharing on my blog, it didn’t stop us from getting out and about in the Orkney Islands. It was my kids holiday fortnight after all and we had two wonderful days, exploring more of Orkney’s Mainland....
by Jane Haselden | Oct 8, 2020 | Orkney Islands
We have gone full circle in our new life in the Orkney Islands and as we celebrated the anniversary of moving up here, the seasons changed once again to autumn. This time though, I feel prepared to take autumn in and experience all that it has to offer. Last year, as...
