In December 2008 Mr. Silent and myself became the proud tenants of a little piece of land in County Meath, Ireland.
I'm not sure there was a specific reason for our desire to commit to some madness and a lot of pleasure, but a combination of being more in touch with nature and growing our own vegetables could have contributed to the decision.
Our lack of experience has resulted in a year where my skin started turning purple in June, after overdosing in beetroot, food poisoned by Jurassic Park sized courgettes (zucchinis) and eating spinach everyday for 4 or 5 months.. (Popeye would be proud)
I hope this year will result in a smarter harvest and I have to thank Helen James who has been my 911 call when I'm not sure if things are edible or not... I have a feeling our conversations will be even more frequent this year...
View of our allotment on the 1st of January 2010
Nature's creatures helping themselves to their share of the deal...
Our little helper is unaffected by freezing temperatures or snow..
Absolutely stunning images! Robins make me so happy. And your little helper is a dote!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | 01/04/2010 at 05:08 PM
Thank you Jane...I'm not sure how they came out focused my hands were shaking from the cold.....
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | 01/04/2010 at 06:03 PM
That's ever so charming, and I hope it brings you a good crop this year. I vote for gooseberry bushes.
Posted by: pretty far west | 01/04/2010 at 06:18 PM
thank you Mise, I hope to plant as many bushes, of the berry family I can possibly afford...will keep you all posted!!!
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | 01/04/2010 at 06:55 PM
So funny I had started a post about our new spot of land but children and a looming deadline to leave for a lunch appointment meant it was left 'saved' for another day, must be the new year itch to get out to the soil. Beautiful images, You had an amazing year especially for someone who had never turned earth before. Proof that there really is nothing to it, you stick stuff in, some of it grows some of it doesn't!!!! x x x
Posted by: helen james | 01/04/2010 at 08:21 PM
Good luck with this years crop Eilis! Love the photos, all frosty and clean.
Posted by: Mrs O'Connell | 01/04/2010 at 08:42 PM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pictures. XXX
Posted by: Mary | 01/04/2010 at 10:34 PM
How stunning!
Posted by: Yoli | 01/05/2010 at 01:00 AM
What lovely pictures. Nicely done. Good luck with the veggie growing this year. I had no idea too much beetroot could have that effect!
Posted by: lucyatfourwallsandaroof | 01/05/2010 at 03:23 AM
Thank you...
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | 01/05/2010 at 02:10 PM
Love the pictures of the flowers! There's a purity to it. =)
Posted by: Rouenna | 01/05/2010 at 03:42 PM