As the seasons change, new challenges emerge. This season is no different, as demonstrated by the recent unexpected hardish frost. Yet, strangely enough, I find the winter to be one of the most interesting (and certainly most challenging) of times.
Because most plants close down at this time, I suppose it sort of focuses the mind on the growth process of the odd few plants which are still active. Things are moving much more slowly - only ticking over - so there is time to observe (be warned: it's a bit like watching paint dry) and to reflect. And because resources (such as light and temperature) are limited, we are challenged to dig down deeper for creative solutions.
I think it true to say that I have learned more about growing, during the winter months than at any other time of year; and this despite my activities being more or less reduced to window ledges. Strange.
As far as this blog is concerned, I should now have time to discuss and explain all those things I didn't have time for during the season. And in addition, I have some interesting (at least I hope they will be interesting) projects in mind. The only problem is that I am very much in the dark as to whether they will work or not. I hope you don't mind that. But it is how I like to be: trying new ideas and techniques. Of course, needless to say, they usually do not work as intended.
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