Monthly Archives: January 2018

Six on Saturday

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Sometimes, and I would argue often, the minutes (adding up to hours) I spend on social media lead me down interesting paths to long articles and quick insights. For example, last weekend when it was raining without stop and even … Continue reading →

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January 19th: A chilli kind of day

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Looking outside the sky is sharply bright and blue and it seems this is a January day in a Spring disguise. But being outside it is keenly cold with a biting wind. The greenhouse is not particularly welcoming at 5 … Continue reading →

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Early January

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

The wind is up and the sun is out. It’s still soggy-wet outside, but the light is optimistic and there are signs of pre-Spring growth if you look hard enough. There have been images of snowdrops full in bloom on … Continue reading →

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