Salvaged Mill Bobbin & Twine

Fantastic reclaimed mill bobbins. Each of these authentic mill bobbins has been used in an English working mill in the last century or beyond. These bobbins look great in your home & garden. They can be found HERE 

A lovely book to read....

THE MAN WHO PLANTED  TREES

(Guerilla tree planting)

We received a wonderful book as a Christmas present from my brother; 'The Man Who Planted Trees' by Jean Giono.

The book was written in the 1950’s but its message was way ahead of its time,

inspiring readers to rediscover the beauties of the countryside & try to prevent its willful destruction.

Giono’s allegorical tale is legendary, the narrator of the book is travelling alone across the lower plains of the Alps when he meets a shepherd who has chosen to dedicate himself to re-foresting his desolate landscape with the help of a few acorns.

The book is also illustrated with wonderful woodcuts by Harry Brockway, which fit perfectly with the theme & make it a real pleasure to read.

The character of the shepherd ‘Elzeard Bouffier’ has got be the first example of a 'guerrilla gardening' & got me thinking about planting a few trees as well as flowers & plants!!