Below are the 18 most recent journal entries recorded in itchyfairyqueen's LiveJournal:

Saturday, June 17th, 2006
1:19 pm	Monty's fine young carrots...explained Oh, the carrot mystery- there are actually weeds that resemble carrot leaves VERY closely- i found them and although they are of Natures making, I relocated them! In a peace and love way of course...! (Comment on this)
1:11 pm	Not so interesting update on things..... Update: potatoes are in full swing-big and healthy leaves Raspberries are coming up, berries are still green though Gooseberries are getting plump The garlics are shooting up in full greenery the carrots are really quite tall the lettuces are each coming up in their own time- on average they are 10cm tall the broadbeans are at least 25 cm tall with pods the apple tree has mini apple blobs only one tomato growing- but hey, better than nothing! the cucumber is about 4cm tall, growing slowly, but its growing! the mung beans are now about 10 cm tall and look very healthy! (well done Anneke!) thats the update- there lots of work to do and ive been otherwise busy but friendly neighbour Gordons been keeping any eye on things, making sure nothing goes thirsty- will have a more interesting update soon! (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 18th, 2006
11:30 am	Monty's fine young carrots...a brief update I have now, with the aid of pictures from the 'Organic Gardening' book, identified what carrot leaves look like. An absolute image of carrotness is etched into my brain. Armed with this, I have finally started weeding the ocean of green random stuff that I have managed to cultivate- (non-carrots, impostors, wannabes, misfits). One would think it a simple task to identify the carrot from the non-carrot; it is not. For the illigitamates grow in the likeness of the carrot, an evolutionary process of transformation with survival in mind. 'I shall assimilate and liken myself to the host (carrot)' They think, plotting away.. '..and then the authorities (that's me) will overlook our presence!'..by which time our roots (tentacles of the devil!) would have grown strong,intertwined with pure carrot root (penetrating deep into the 3 inches of topsoil) and we will become INVINCIBLE!!!' Their voices echo in nitrate-nourished tones.. Further confusion arises when the pure-blood (carrot) sproutlings grow where they please,rebelling against the linear arrangements in which they were sown, having inexplicably relocated in order to mingle with the riff-raff of the plant world, namely weed and unidentified green plants of no known (to me) heritage, breeding.....wild stuff! Elsewhere in the district...a welcome to three new broad beans that have struggled through the earth to sunlight, healthy and wide-leaved. And we have some pale green strawberries maturing by the day... (12 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, May 12th, 2006
10:35 am	A brickly affair Each morning I greet the greenies (plants) and am in turn greeted myself by a new supply of bricks. My neighbour, G. has tonnes buried in his land and gives them to me when he finds them. This may seem trivial- and my old 'city-self' would have scoffed at this entry- but receiving those bricks has meant that I can create borders for the vegetable patches. It has also meant that when i felt like giving up I was pushed beyond my expectations by the obligation to make those bricks useful and create more patches, hence clearing more land and then planting more. Its amazing how one person's useless junk can be a person's inspiration and tool. Also, seeing those dozen bricks each morning made me feel like I am not doing this alone, like the universe is watching and helping...and that made a difference! It also makes me appreciate how the little things we do for people can make an even bigger difference to their lives than we possibly could imagine...It's an inspirational thought... (3 Comments |Comment on this)
10:23 am	A declaration of manifesting... I am manifesting financial aid to progress the farm, Reiki volunteers to work with the plants, volunteers to aid in clearing and weeding. I am thanking the universe/God/angels/fairies for all the help,support, inspiration and abundance. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, May 11th, 2006
11:48 am	Tale of the Has Bean Well, it is known that the brain filters out most of what we see. in this case, it was our big blue cup that are the only ones good enough for a satisfying brew and exist in abundance roaming the vast contours of our house. For some inexplicable reason the blue mug population began to decline over the past few days. Was it disease, changing climates...who knows? (or like the Mayans and Aboriginal elders did they transcend to another reality?) But as i was settling into my studies (homeopathic) I fancied a caffeine-saturated brew and there was not a blue thing in sight! Shock! Horror! So i went on a quest for the holy cup- a search through all the kitchen cupboards. It was a dangerous journey of hardships and thirst.(Although tea/coffee dehydrates)But I endured for the greater good of...well, me. On entering the the 7th minute, after 6 minutes of cruel torcher I opened the corner cupboard under the kitchen sink- one that I have never ventured into. And within it were growing things! My eyes stared as my brain attempted to comprehend this hairy-tentacle-filled vision. Was it potential dangerous? Is it alive? Upon further inspection of the tall lanky growths I remembered that Anneke left a colony of mung beans in that cupboard. They are now over 10cm tall! (Anneke left nearly 4 weeks ago!)....and are happy to see sunlight! Oh, after their rescue, i found a cup right under my nose- it was staring at me all along! And to think that if my brain had not filtered it out- I never would have ventured on that great journey of discovery. So I guess we'll grow mung beans now! Any advice on caring for them? (3 Comments |Comment on this)
10:13 am	My babies are growing!!! Oh, it makes me feel so proud and my heart bursts with joy when i check on the patches in the morning and see a little shoot of carrot or in today's case broadbeans! And everyone that pops its little green head above soil I stroke and let it know that mummy loves them! I feel so connected to each one, after all the work that went in to simply clearing and weeding the patch they call home. There's one little broadbean that looks like a rabbit- he's adorable. At this point I realise that my great motherly love for these vegetables-to-be may seem odd, or a little too much. But I beg to disagree. It is the most beautiful thing possible to be able to create or take part in creation. To encourage life into being is to be part of a miracle that goes unappreciated by most every moment. An interesting book to read is 'Soul Trek'that covers how the soul experiences all states of being on this plane, mineral, vegetable, animal etc. and whether one understands that or not, we can at least relate to plants are living beings. Once we accept them as that, the question begs to be asked:What is the difference between their life and mine/ On a soul level how are they different from us? And i think the answer to be that they are not. (Ofcourse ovbious differences of physicality etc. but ALL that aside- on a simple 'I am alive'/'You are alive' basis-is there any difference? There's another amazing book called the Secret Life of Plants which I think is now out of print (?) if anyone can get hold of it, do. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
12:52 pm	Elvis- our first organic volunteer!!! This one's for you grungekitty! Our first ever WWOOFer will arrive on May 22nd after I return from the firegathering festival...He's a gorgeous 18 year old that looks like Elvis, because of his old age- he even has the Elvis trademark hip wobble! Elvis, the Blue Persian cat is our new addition to the peace and love farm. (sorry Anneke, I know we agreed on NOT calling it the Peace and Love farm, but as a term of endearment...please?) Elvis, although in old age is a spritely sort with lots of love-vibes and can chew weeds, trample on the nettles, eat slugs and generally protect the garden for the heighest good of all beings. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
12:22 pm	The Greenlight District Oh, forgot to say, our farm/holding has been named by Anneke and myself (dont ask how we came to this name) - The Greenlight District I'm working on blurbs for the organic farms website-which grungekitty can do (thanx for volunteering :)) after we first sort out BKM things of course. So just to keep you all on your toes and inspired- We are currently growing: Beetroot – Planted May 11th by Lilee Broad beans – Planted mid April by Lilee Carrots - Planted end April by Lilee Cucumbers - Planted early- April by Anneke Garlic - Planted May 8th by Lilee Elderberries – found growing from previous organic garden Lemon balm – found growing from previous organic garden Lettuce – planted May 5th by Lilee Potatoes – Planted May 12th by Lilee Tomatoes – Planted early April by Anneke Parsley – Planted early April by Anneke Marjoram – Planted May 6th by Lilee Apple tree – Planted mid-March by Yehuda Gooseberry bush - Planted mid-March by Yehuda Raspberry bushes - Planted early April by Anneke Plum tree – Planted mid-March by Yehuda Quince tree – Planted mid-March by Yehuda There will soon be pictures once i sort out camera thing etc. Love, light, peace and green furry leaves floating on purple clouds...... Current Music: Bob Dylan: Lay, Lady, Lay (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
2:10 pm	The haunted fireplace Many times when i sit by the fireplace working on the computer- strange echoing noises can be heard in the room...at first i was slightly shocked, scared then inquisitive... perhaps something is trying to communicate with me, this is after all an old house... finally i found the source of the eerie echoes that haunt my fireplace. It was this morning, while working in the garden that i spied a big fat woodpigeon sitting atop my chimney! (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, May 8th, 2006
10:41 pm	BioDynamic / Reiki / Homeopathic Growing I've recently become interested in Bio-Dynamic growing, anyone know anything about it? Also I'm interested in treating plants homeopathicly- does anyone have any experience in using homeopathy in this manner? I mean the principles are still the same but tips are welcome! Oh, and Anneke- I've started to do 'companion planting' the garlic has gone in with the apple tree and some with the roses, broadbeans and potatoes etc. (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 7th, 2006
9:33 pm	Rhubarb Crumble So, thanks for all the advice guys. The Rhubarb crumble was a success. I roasted it just like you said Phoebes with sugar and added lemon to it under recommendation and it worked. It was so exciting to eat something freshly grown and not from a supermarket. It's definitely got more life energy within it- even when cooked! (Comment on this)
4:22 pm	Organic Gardening Advice Welcome! If anyone out there has any tips about growing organicly, it's much appreciated. I do have one book which is fantastic: The Organic Garden by Christine and Michael Lavelle but apart from that its up to me, random advice and angel/fairy guidance.... (Comment on this)
1:05 pm	The Green Thing Update on the farm... The carrots, rasperries, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley went in under the supreme and fruitful reign of Anneke. Previously: the Gooseberries, Plum tree, Quince tree, Apple tree were planted by my aba (dad) as i stood there in high heels watching him dig, thinking that I'd rather live in London and drink cocktails and pinot noir- yes, Fortune has a way of mocking us..) After Anneke left work was done in patches, here and there half-hearted efforts- actually that's bullshit, I did NOTHING. But recently, a lot of hard work, sweating and muscle cramps: We have the lettuce patch and a newly cleared patch for the beetroots, plus the potatoes are in too! And there was a mass slaughter of weeds with some planting of strawberries, marjoram and variety of flowers. We had also discovered a family of Common garden frogs- they are so cute! (Comment on this)
12:23 pm	The Nature of Loneliness Being alone, like all things, is beautiful. It is a blessed experience like all things on this Earth, an experience. Not good. Not bad. Just there for us to go through; an experience. Sometimes people say that if you allow things, like loneliness to go through you, like the wind rather than fight it or hate it, it will pass. Like the wind. There are about a million different ways of staring into a fire. A fire is just about the only thing that a person can stare into and not feel alone. The flames dance as they consume their prey. They mercilessly destroy, because that is their nature; but they are beautiful. And beautiful things are granted certain advantages in this world. I had always wondered why that is. And staring now into the fire, I know. Beauty is a connection. It is a feeling of being home; being complete. Beauty is a state of wholeness. It is the state of being physically alone in the world, yet feeling that the whole world with all its multifaceted complexities and all the faces that ever crossed your path are rolled up into one giant ball that sits in your belly. And how can anyone be lonely with that? They are unpredictable, because all life is. Radiating warmth and warmth is welcome company. It comforts the aching loneliness; for there has been an exchange, a connection. I gave the fire my attention, my glances of admiration; and in turn the fire gives me warmth. We now have the most fundamental of relationships. The kind that is so subtly beautiful, it is taken for granted. It is rarely known, but continually experienced. And like with other connections, I am afraid. I am spending my time now fearing that at some point, it will die. It will die down into slumbering ashes and I will remain once more alone. This fear feels empty, hollow like an eaten-out tree stump. But it is a feeling, an experience, and I sit it out; now it’s gone. And again I can feel the fire, admire it. And I am one with another being. I am not alone. No longer- never alone. (Comment on this)
12:15 pm	Its so nice to get freshly cut rhubarbs from your neighbour's garden! Apparently roasting them with sugar is the best way to cook the damn things...any ideas? The itchiness seemed to have been mild sunburn with extreme paranoia. (Comment on this)
Saturday, May 6th, 2006
3:36 pm	Itchiness continued It's spreading to my head and behind my left ear. I'm officially freaked! Ok- I'm taking a shower....! (Comment on this)
3:23 pm	Being Itchy I've just spend some hours gardening in the heat and have withdrawn to the comfort of the lounge due to the rain. Having nothing to amuse me i have become acutely aware of a spread itch on my lower back (yes, sacral chakra issues!)which has now spread to my left thumb. Im really paranoid about having scabies! Could that happen, from gardening? I am in a very Psorinum-y state of mind. Help! (Comment on this)