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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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Excursion in Gleisdreieck Park with Martin

At last, after a record dark start to 2013, Berlin is waking up to bright, clear mornings and the smell and sounds of Spring. Martin and I decided that we would have an excursion together today, after a long gap. … 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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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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Equinoctial Exploration in Tiergarten with Martin

Having met at the Humboldt University Library Mensa (about the best place to eat in that part of town I think), Martin and I set out down the banks of the Spree for a jolly equinoctial exploration of likely sites … Continue reading

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