There is a phrase that I often see shared on social media - create more and consume less. As well as going out and shopping, consuming also means the digital content we absorb, like scrolling social media feeds or binging television shows. It's a great motto to live by, because removing the clutter of consumption leaves your mind free for more worthwhile pastimes like ...

I recently started using Substack and I've discovered that I love it - it reminds me a little of how Twitter and other social media used to be. Lots of interesting people sharing their thoughts, their art, and well-written and long-form articles, and most importantly no adverts!

Althoug...

When we planned our garden last year, a living wall was a part of the design. We had a big expanse of brick wall right next to the main seating area, and a vertical garden was the perfect thing to fill the space. But we couldn't do everything at once, so adding the living wall was first on our list when it came to garden projects for the year.

After some research we cho...

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Lately I've found myself drawn to long-form content. Detailed podcasts to listen to while I'm driving, in depth documentaries that I can settle down in front of, and of course books that I can lose myself in for long periods at a time. 

But with all the content that is out there it's difficult the media that I really want to engage with. So here are some ways that ...