Paul1sh

Life has changed a little since I first wrote this. We’ve recently moved to a cottage with land to the front, side, and rear—an exciting blank canvas that I’ll be transforming into gardens over the coming year. My allotment remains very much alive and productive, though it’s due a round of winter renovations. I’ve been chairman there for over a decade, guiding the site into becoming a self‑managed allotment community, something I’m incredibly proud of. Home these days is just my wife, our dog, and me, as the children have flown the nest and built homes of their own. When I’m not gardening, cooking, or preserving, I’m working full‑time running a community food pantry—a role that keeps me grounded, grateful, and connected. I still have a soft spot for genealogy, which explains the profile photograph of my great‑grandfather from 1870, a man who tended his Cheshire kitchen garden for more than fifty years. His quiet dedication continues to inspire mine. Thanks for reading, and here’s to keeping up with regular updates in 2026. All the best, Paul