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Welcome to The Compost Bin, which contains my musings on my life and things which interest me.

I live in Herefordshire with my husband and daughter; we have 4 acres of land which contains a woodland, polytunnel, small orchard, garden and veg plot. We grow our own organic produce and make lots of cider, wine, jam and chutney. We also make a lot of compost. We share our lives with 11 Chickens, 3 Cats, 3 Guinea Pigs and assorted wildlife. We try our best to live a more self reliant lifestyle, growing and making and fixing and mending and re-using and re-cycling stuff, if we can.

I used to be a Research Scientist, but that was many years ago. I now work as a freelance environmental educator/writer/forest school leader and community artist; I also spend a lot of time volunteering as a Master Composter and Master Gardener, helping people make compost and grow veg at home or at school.

I started blogging because I love to write about the things which interest me. Whether it's something I have done in the garden, an article for a magazine, a review of websites or equipment I use, a training course I have attended or "just" my daily routine - I love to write.

I hope you find something to interest you in The Compost Bin - remember to click on the photos to make them full size!

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Chicken antics

THIS is what happens when I am sitting quietly in the shade at the edge of the wood, sowing seeds and pricking out small plants

A hen appears opposite, having jumped up on the bench. It is Marjoram, who peers myopically at me from behind the seed storage box.


Then jumps onto the bench top to inspect my work


  Babs sees what is going on and comes over to have a look...


- and jumps up onto the bench, crossing over to me.
 

 

 And up onto my shoulder


Cassi Cat, who is always around me when I am outside, jumps up to glare in disgust at the liberties being taken by "one of THOSE creatures"



Marjoram, meanwhile,  has taken the opportunity (while my attention is distracted) to investigate (i.e. trash) one of my planted up pots


I sometimes wonder how we get any work done around here!

3 comments:

  1. And yet, even with all your company, it's hard to imagine a more peaceful setting.

    Cheers and thanks for the smiles!

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  2. Very nice post. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Hi there - just came across your blog and was immediately taken with the content and the charming photography documenting your numerous furred and feathered friends.
    I look forward to making regular visits!
    ... Nina.
    http://ruralmuses.blogspot.ca/
    http://isitcatching.blogspot.ca/

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