Repotting the maple before the first frost
The little acer finally outgrew its pot this year. A few notes on soil mix, drainage, and why I stopped fussing over perfect symmetry.
A week without the phone in the morning
Small experiment: no screens before the second cup of coffee. Turns out the garden has a lot to say at 7am.
Pressing leaves, an old habit
Started keeping a simple album of pressed oak and birch leaves again. Cheap, calming, and the colours hold surprisingly well.