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# Alans Almanac

Your seasonal guide

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## Posts

- [Features and Articles](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/features/)
- [The Landscape Laid Bare - How to Love the Winter Countryside](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/january-food-nature/the-landscape-laid-bare-how-to-love-the-winter-countryside/) - A reflective look at winter in the British countryside, from bare landscapes and wildlife to geology, early flowers and the quiet rewards of getting outside.
- [January recipe of the month - Super simple Seasonal Soup](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/january-recipe-of-the-month-super-simple-seasonal-soup/) - January marks a return to simple, nourishing cooking. This recipe of the month focuses on seasonal ingredients and traditional food for the depths of winter
- [Love Harvest - September Recipe of the month](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/love-harvest-september-recipe-of-the-month/) - Love Harvest - September Recipe of the month, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and delicious flavours from the garden to your plate.
- [January recipe of the month - Time for comfort food](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/january-recipe-of-the-month-time-for-comfort-food/) - Discover a hearty January recipe celebrating traditional British comfort food, using seasonal ingredients to warm cold winter days.
- [All the fun of the Mop Fairs!](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/all-the-fun-of-the-mop-fairs/) - Discover 2025 Mop and Statute Fair dates across England, from Abingdon to Marlborough, with history, travel tips and living links to harvest traditions.
- [Harvest 2022 - one to remember](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/harvest-2022-one-to-remember/) - Harvest 2022 and a stressful year Harvest 2022 is an unprecedentedly early harvest, and would ordinarily be the only feature of a year like this. However, this has been an extraordinary year in so many other ways. The price of fuel, fertiliser, and other inputs has increased almost exponentially. Labour supply for some has also
- [Love Rissoles - a tempting tasty treat for any meal](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food/love-pork-rissoles-a-tempting-tasty-treat-for-any-meal/) - Rissoles are a tempting tasty treat. A traditional Rissole recipe using minced pork and common cupboard components for you to make and enjoy. Great as a light lunch or main meal option. Take me to the recipe! Let's miss out on the life story. Pork Rissoles - a dish for any season. On random occasions,
- [June recipe of the month - Chorizo and broad bean risotto](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/june-recipe-of-the-month/) - Filling, fully flavoured, yet light enough for a summer's evening. Chorizo and broad bean risotto is a bold yet light choice. The deep flavour of the chorizo complements the creaminess of the rice and the broad beans provide a freshness. Ideal for supper on a warm June evening, maybe with a nice crisp white wine.
- [A Spalted Beech bushcraft spoon](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/history/a-spalted-beech-bushcraft-spoon/) - What is Spalting? Fungi are everywhere and are responsible for the breakdown of matter and the beginning of the rotting process. Sometimes sick trees are attacked by these fungi, but once trees or branches fall to the ground in the moist atmosphere of a UK winter, Fungi will not take more than a few months
- [Maybe I was a dog in a past life](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/maybe-i-was-a-dog-in-a-past-life/) - It does make me wonder sometimes. I like to be outside and go for walkies and am always on the lookout for the next stick. Don`t know how I am going to get it home or what to do with it when I get it there, but I want it. Most end up on the
- [Sensational Seasonal Cabbage and Sausage with Leeks and Beans](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/cabbage-sausage-leeks-beans/) - Make sausage and cabbage tantalisingly tasty with this quick and easy hearty meal. A few seasonal veg and storecupboard items makes this one pot, one bowl wonder of a meal for two or main for four. Take me to the recipe! What's in the fridge? I cook for the family most evenings. I do not
- [Seasonal Changes – Equinox, solstice, and prehistory](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/seasons/seasonal-changes-equinox/) - The year, as we all know, is divided into four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. With Spring starting on 21st March, Summer on 21st June, Autumn on 21st September, and Winter on December 21st. (These dates are not to be confused with the meteorological dates for the seasons which are moved to the beginning
- [Will it ever stop raining? Plus, lots more to do](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/march-food-nature/will-it-ever-stop-raining-plus-lots-more-to-do/) - To my recollection, the last time it was properly dry was September 2019. OK, there might have been a day here or there with no rains, but seriously? We have had none of those solstice type lingering highs that produce cold crisp winter days (and hot summer days), no snow, no frost, just rain, wind,
- [Rodborough Common, a herb-rich limestone grassland, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation and owned by the National Trust](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/rodborough-common-a-herb-rich-limestone-grassland-site-of-special-scientific-interest-special-area-of-conservation-and-owned-by-the-national-trust/) - Rodborough Common is a 116-hectare site situated on the outskirts of Stroud, Gloucestershire. The site is now owned by The National Trust and was cited as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1954. The site is also a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), in part because of its herb-rich limestone grassland. The common
- [Wild garlic - Seasonal foraging and food](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/wild-garlic-seasonal-foraging-and-food/) - Last spring, like most of us during the lockdown, I did a lot of exploring in my local area. While wandering through the woodlands and coppices I had discovered on the Dorset/Wiltshire border, I came across loads of wild garlic (Allium ursinum) growing on the forest floors. That was when I first decided to pick
- [Nettle Soup](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/february-food-nature/nettle-soup/) - A surprise from nature Are you a fan or alarmed by the notion of Nettle Soup? If you are of the latter persuasion, think of it more like leek and potato soup, except it overflows with nettley goodness. Chock full of goodies like Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, plus vitamins A, C, K plus Folates
- [DEVIZES IS LOOKING FOR A NEW PIE!](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/food-seasonal-recipes/devizes-is-looking-for-a-new-pie/) - Devizes Pie was a local speciality for hundreds of years, an ancient version of the recipe written in Old English. The Devizes Food and Drink Festival think it is about time Devizes has a new pie and a competition is being run to discover the new pie.
- [Stockbridge Down, a beautiful grassland site for rare wildflowers, butterflies, and moths](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/stockbridge-down-a-beautiful-grassland/) - Stockbridge Down is one of my favourite local nature reserves. There are amazing views of farmland and villages below with soaring red kites and buzzards above and greater for rare wildflowers, butterflies and moths. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), managed by The National Trust as a grassland site for rare
- [The Wonders of a Wander seize your right to roam](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/the-wonders-of-a-wander-seize-your-right-to-roam/) - I love walking. I love being out and about, seeing, touching, smelling, listening, getting the air and exploring. However, sometimes life and your brain get in the way. Sometimes we need to just get out there, enjoy that Wonders of a Wander, but our head might get in the way. I explore this and the
- [Harmony Woods - a new community woodland](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/harmony-woods/) - Harmony Woods is part of the Jubilee Woods complex found on Augusta Park. The project to create a new community woodland was started in 2012 by Andover Trees United. The 'woodland' has been planted using mainly deciduous native trees by school children and other community volunteers. The plan for the woodland is to have woodland
- [Hedge cutting: when and how to do it -  some balance.](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/hedge-cutting-some-balance/) - There is a lot of outrage over hedge cutting. This gives me so much hope, as it shows a level of emotional investment in these wonderful habitats. Often, this frustration is justified, but sometimes it's a little misplaced. Let's have a closer look........ Is it natural to cut a hedge? I often hear that it
- [Want to Blog - but don't want the admin?](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/building-the-site/want-to-blog/) - Want to try to write something? Passionate, or got something to say? This might be the place for you. Read on. We are looking for people that would like an opportunity to write for this site. Anything from regular features to irregular features, one-off articles, or a sub-section of this site. Any subject you like
- [Where to start when creating a new nature reserve](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/where-to-start-when-creating-a-new-nature-reserve/) - Recording first, and what platforms to use. When creating a new nature reserve either on a large scale, or just creating a wild area in your garden, or improving a wild area, it is best NOT just to get stuck straight in! To truly know if your conservation project is working, or not, you need
- [Fly Agaric - The archetypal toadstool](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/nature/fly-agaric-the-archetypal-toadstool/) - Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) is regarded as the archetypal toadstool: with a red (often white spotted) cap and white gill is often used as a cartoon representation of fungi. It looks as though it should be deadly poisonous and will it will give you a severe and violent upset stomach if eaten raw, fatalities are
- [Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve -  a mosaic of wetlands valuable for wildlife](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/rooksbury-mill-nature-reserve-a-mosaic-of-wetlands-valuable-for-wildlife/) - Formerly used for Gravel extraction, now important for many rare and declining species of wilslife. Andover is fortunate to have Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve, nestled between the A303 and Watermills Park. The site started life as part of the Rooksbury Estate. In 1969 it was used for gravel extraction, before being filled, converted to a
- [Mindfulness in gardening - connecting with life.](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/gardening/mindfulness-in-gardening-connecting-with-life/) - About connecting with the ebb and flow of nature through gardening. This is an article that has previously been published by Psychologies - so I'm going to be lazy and just provide a link. https://www.psychologies.co.uk/mindfulness-gardening
- [Ladies Walk - more than just a walk](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/ladies-walk/) - Many Andover residents know of Ladies Walk it's a stunning area with views right across town. The walk was planted with an avenue of trees in 1863 to commemorate the wedding of The Prince of Wales to Princess Alexander. The trees are very mature and some are rotting providing habitats for invertebrates, fungi and bats,
- [Anton Lakes - an urban paradise](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/out-and-about/anton-lakes-an-urban-paradise/) - Local residents will be aware of Anton Lakes Nature Reserve. Despite its size and urban setting, there is a variety of important habitats, ranging from lakes to grassland. Wetlands provide ideal conditions for plants like the aromatic meadowsweet, water avens, marsh valerian, and cuckoo flower (foodplant of the orange-tip butterfly). There is a variety of
- [Harvest time - time for focus.](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/uncategorized/harvest-time-time-for-focus/) - All was going well with the development of this site - and then it happened. I'm sure you're either worried by it, been bereaved by it lost your job because of it or just fed up with it - so I won't go on about it...... Yup, the virus stopped work on this site. The
- [Hello world!](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/uncategorized/hello-world/) - Yup - this page shouln't be here, but it is! I guess I should remove it, but it's like an old friend, we have been together since the begining of this site. It would seem harsh to delete it........

## Pages

- [Your seasonal guide to the year.](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/) - Alan's Almanac: Your seasonal guide to gardening, wildlife, and nature insights in the UK. Discover tips, news, and resources to enrich your outdoor experience
- [January seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/january-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - Explore January’s seasonal events, nature highlights, traditional activities, and seasonal food in the UK with this comprehensive guide from Alan's Almanac.
- [November seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/november-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - November seasonal events, outdoor activities, foods, recipes, nature, garden activities and farming. What to do outdoors, see, cook and eat.
- [October seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/october-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - October calendar of seasonal events, nature, food and activities. Autumn traditions, harvest moments and spooky seasonal fun.
- [September seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/september-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - Your September almanac guide to seasonal dates, nature, food and activities. Early autumn celebrations and seasonal highlights
- [August seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/august-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - August calendar of seasonal events, nature, food and activities. Late summer festivals, harvest beginnings and seasonal moments.
- [June seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/june-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - June calendar of seasonal events, nature, food and activities. From early summer highlights to seasonal traditions and outdoor fun.
- [May seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/may-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - May calendar of seasonal events, nature, food and activities, from spring festivals and holidays to outdoor seasonal highlights
- [April seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/april-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - Explore April’s seasonal dates, events, nature, food and activities. Your guide to spring blooms, holidays and traditions this month
- [March seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/march-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - March calendar of seasonal events, food, nature and activities, from early spring signs to cultural and seasonal dates
- [February seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/february-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - February calendar of seasonal events, nature, food and activities — from winter traditions to early signs of spring in the almanac
- [December seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/december-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - December seasonal events, activities, dates, food and nature highlights for the month — your guide to winter traditions and celebrations.
- [Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2026](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/dates-events-holidays-and-festivals-2026/) - 2026 events, holidays & festivals — your month-by-month guide to seasonal, cultural, religious, sporting and nature dates.
- [July seasonal events and outdoor activities](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/the-almanac-index/july-seasonal-events-dates-activities-food-and-nature/) - July is the start of the holidays, and when harvest gets into full swing. If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain, more or less, for four weeks together. English Proverb The hazy memories of youth (at any age) are often associated with the long, hot summer days, where anything seems possible. Although
- [Love The Time Of Year - Seasonal Foods Guide](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/a-guide-to-seasonal-foods/) - Discover the best seasonal foods in the UK with our comprehensive guide. Eat fresh, local produce year-round with Alan's Almanac!
- [Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2025](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/dates-events-holidays-and-festivals-2025/) - Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2025 Do you know of an event that is taking place? Is there something missing below? A food or drink festival, an annual event, or something similar? Especially welcome are curious local events and traditions. If you do, Contact me, and I will add it to the almanac. January 2025
- [Monthly guide to the allotment or vegetable garden](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/monthly-allotment-or-vegetable-garden/) - Discover monthly tips and tasks for your allotment or vegetable garden to keep your plants thriving year-round with Alan's expert advice and seasonal guidance.
- [Discover Nature's Calendar: Your Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Delights](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/about/) - Discover Alan's Almanac: Your Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Delights, offering expert tips on UK seasonal foods, gardening, farming year, and sustainable living.
- [Surprise Me - Contact Alans Almanac](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/contact/) - Hello, my name is Alan. Whilst I strive to be accurate, relevant and interesting, this is not guaranteed. If you have any comments or corrections, please feel free to contact me. Please also feel free to contact me if you would like to contribute, have an event you would like me to consider listing or
- [Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2024](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/dates-events-holidays-and-festivals-2024/) - Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2024 Do you know of an event that is taking place? Is there something missing below? A food or drink festival, an annual event, or something similar? Especially welcome are curious local events and traditions. If you do, Contact me, and I will add it to the almanac. January 2024
- [Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2022](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/dates-events-holidays-festivals-2022/) - Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2022 Do you know of an event that is taking place? Is there something missing below? A food or drink festival, an annual event, or something similar? Especially welcome are curious local events and traditions. If you do, Contact me, and I will add it to the almanac. January 2022
- [A-Z of hedge #HedgeAZ](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/a-to-z-of-hedge/) - This is the A to Z of Hedge HedgeAZ and this page and the associated pages are transcripts of Tweets by Megan Gimber sent during May 2021. They have been collated on this Almanac as a resource, guide and inspiration. The tweet threads are listed below alphabetically with the subject. They were tagged #HedgeAZ A-Z
- [Events and notable dates through the year 2021](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/events-and-notable-dates-through-the-year/) - Dates, events, holidays and festivals 2021 Do you know of an event that is taking place? Is there something missing below? A food or drink festival, an annual event, or something similar? Especially welcome are curious local events and traditions. If you do, Contact me, and I will add it to the almanac. January 2021
- [Red Arrows UK display schedule 2022](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/red-arrows-uk-display-schedule-2022/) - Red Arrows UK display schedule for 2022. The world-famous Red Arrows UK display timetable for 2022, where they are flying and links to the shows. A welcome return to public events Following the restrictions of the last few years, this will be a delight for many. The thrill of being able to witness once more
- [Newsletter](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/newsletter/) - Would you like occasional updates of what has been happening here? Receive news of when a blog has been posted? Then you are in the right place. Just add your details below and this will all become reality. [newsletter] I do not share data with anyone else, so I do not need to ask
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- [thatching](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/thatching/)
- [heritage](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/heritage/)
- [wood crafts](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wood-crafts/)
- [bushcraft](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/bushcraft/)
- [seasonal foods](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/seasonal-foods/)
- [hedge](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hedge/)
- [Biodiversity](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/biodiversity/)
- [Hedge management](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hedge-management/)
- [hedge laying](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hedge-laying/)
- [dynamic living system](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/dynamic-living-system/)
- [agriculture](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/agriculture/)
- [Birds](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/birds/)
- [berries](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/berries/)
- [blossom](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/blossom/)
- [habitat](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/habitat/)
- [trees](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/trees/)
- [hawthorn](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hawthorn/)
- [blackberry](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/blackberry/)
- [sloe](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/sloe/)
- [rose](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/rose/)
- [seasonal](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/seasonal/)
- [recip](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/recip/)
- [garlic](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/garlic/)
- [woodlands](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodlands/)
- [natural](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/natural/)
- [Solstice](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/solstice/)
- [Equinox](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/equinox/)
- [Spring](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spring/)
- [Summer](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/summer/)
- [autumn](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/autumn/)
- [winter](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/winter/)
- [Stonehenge](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/stonehenge/)
- [Maeshowe](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/maeshowe/)
- [newgrange](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/newgrange/)
- [seasons](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/seasons/)
- [prehistoric](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/prehistoric/)
- [wildflowers](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wildflowers/)
- [Pond](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/pond/)
- [Butterfiles](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/butterfiles/)
- [community woodland](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/community-woodland/)
- [native](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/native/)
- [SSSI](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/sssi/)
- [Rodborough common](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/rodborough-common/)
- [moths](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/moths/)
- [kidney vetch](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/kidney-vetch/)
- [quaking grass](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/quaking-grass/)
- [horseshoe vetch](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/horseshoe-vetch/)
- [goldenrod](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/goldenrod/)
- [salad burnet](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/salad-burnet/)
- [ploughman's spikenard](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/ploughmans-spikenard/)
- [marjoram](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/marjoram/)
- [spring sedge](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spring-sedge/)
- [burnet saxifrage](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/burnet-saxifrage/)
- [small scabious](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/small-scabious/)
- [knapweeds](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/knapweeds/)
- [rock-rose](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/rock-rose/)
- [cowslip](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/cowslip/)
- [bulbous buttercup](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/bulbous-buttercup/)
- [wild thyme](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wild-thyme/)
- [Pasque Flower](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/pasque-flower/)
- [herbrich](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/herbrich/)
- [limestone](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/limestone/)
- [Sausage](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/sausage/)
- [Leek](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/leek/)
- [Spring Cabbage](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spring-cabbage/)
- [Bacon Beans](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/bacon-beans/)
- [Bacon](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/bacon/)
- [Beans](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/beans/)
- [seasonal Veg](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/seasonal-veg/)
- [Meal for two](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/meal-for-two/)
- [One pot](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/one-pot/)
- [Hearty meal](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hearty-meal/)
- [Easy](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/easy/)
- [wander](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wander/)
- [wonder](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wonder/)
- [touching](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/touching/)
- [seeing](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/seeing/)
- [out and about](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/out-and-about/)
- [smelling](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/smelling/)
- [listening](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/listening/)
- [rambling](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/rambling/)
- [hike](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hike/)
- [walk](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/walk/)
- [explore](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/explore/)
- [countryside](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/countryside/)
- [recipies](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/recipies/)
- [devizes](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/devizes/)
- [pie](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/pie/)
- [devize pie](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/devize-pie/)
- [food festival](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/food-festival/)
- [drink](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/drink/)
- [food and drink](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/food-and-drink/)
- [competition](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/competition/)
- [Clustered bellflower](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/clustered-bellflower/)
- [Clouded yellow butterfly](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/clouded-yellow-butterfly/)
- [Round-headed Rampion](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/round-headed-rampion/)
- [Chalk-hill blue](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/chalk-hill-blue/)
- [Hampshire](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/hampshire/)
- [Juniper](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/juniper/)
- [Gin](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/gin/)
- [Gin and juniper](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/gin-and-juniper/)
- [Green hairstreak Butterfly](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/green-hairstreak-butterfly/)
- [Lizards](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/lizards/)
- [Rissole](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/rissole/)
- [comfort food](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/comfort-food/)
- [traditional food](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/traditional-food/)
- [traditional](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/traditional/)
- [pork](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/pork/)
- [leftovers](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/leftovers/)
- [easy to make](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/easy-to-make/)
- [satisfying](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/satisfying/)
- [Onion](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/onion/)
- [oats](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/oats/)
- [crafting](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/crafting/)
- [spoon making](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spoon-making/)
- [spoon](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spoon/)
- [handmade](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/handmade/)
- [wood working](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wood-working/)
- [woodcarving](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodcarving/)
- [spooncarver](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spooncarver/)
- [spooncarving](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/spooncarving/)
- [woodenspoon](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodenspoon/)
- [wood](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/wood/)
- [woodcraft](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodcraft/)
- [handcrafted](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/handcrafted/)
- [whittling](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/whittling/)
- [handcarved](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/handcarved/)
- [craft](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/craft/)
- [greenwoodworking](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/greenwoodworking/)
- [sloyd](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/sloyd/)
- [woodworking](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodworking/)
- [greenwoodcarving](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/greenwoodcarving/)
- [woodart](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodart/)
- [woodspoon](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodspoon/)
- [woodwork](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodwork/)
- [greenwood](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/greenwood/)
- [carvingknife](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/carvingknife/)
- [newwoodculture](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/newwoodculture/)
- [carving](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/carving/)
- [woodworker](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/woodworker/)
- [carvingwood](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/carvingwood/)
- [low-till farming](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/low-till-farming/)
- [regenerative farming](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/regenerative-farming/)
- [low imput farming](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/low-imput-farming/)
- [food production](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/food-production/)
- [harvest](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/harvest/)
- [harvest 2022](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/harvest-2022/)
- [Fair](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/fair/)
- [Fairs](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/fairs/)
- [Tradition](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/tradition/)
- [fun](https://alans-almanac.co.uk/tag/fun/)