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Gathering plants and fruit with Martin

On Friday, I spent a very happy afternoon with Martin, meeting him at his studio in order to gather some plants with him to try out some good old alchemical distilling with the equipment he’s bought. After dining, we repaired … Continue reading

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Elderflower Cordial Time

It’s been a cold, wet Spring so far, but that hasn’t stopped the plants doing their thing. Last weekend was about the last (I reckon) to gather some Elderflower (Sambucus nigra). I have heard from several sources that you shouldn’t … Continue reading

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Three Stone Circles (Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion)

While on the residency with Crew, which is very enjoyable, we all had to dash to Frameries, near Mons, where Eric had to take part in a panel at the Fabrique du Théâtre: As it was in French, I didn’t … Continue reading

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At Last – Long Meg and Her Daughters

My first stone circle of the trip – hooray – and the family came too (and my Mum). I think it is a good one, not being an expert, but Burl says that Long Meg is the sixth largest stone … Continue reading

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Signs of Spring at Low Sizergh Barn

Still no luck convincing the family that a wet trump around some two-thousand-year-old stone circles is what Easter should be all about. Instead of this we made a trip to Low Sizergh Barn. As this is an organic farm, there … Continue reading

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