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Beyond Frugal: Comedy Shopping - £13.42 ($15.73). What Vivi did next 2022-11-27 | I have gone slightly over my £12 per week budget this week.....but that's OK because last week I was below budget and this week I bought a big ticket item.....plus a little extra something which made me laugh.......and having a laugh is priceless.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Beans & Chat. What Vivi did next 2022-11-23 | It has been an incredibly wet month so days in the garden have been few and far between.......and this job is rather late: gathering the last of my bean harvest then chopping and dropping the remaining plant material. While I'm at it I reflect on this gardening year and invite you to reflect on yours....and for us all to ask ourselves is there something we could have done differently, something we could have done better? Join me for a chat while I chop.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Health, House & Hygge. What Vivi did next 2022-11-20 | I'm taking a breather from my day for a chatty catch-up......today it's all about health, the house move and cosy stuff for winter....I'm getting into my hygge.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: A day in the life of a frugal girl - mid-autumn, part 2. What Vivi did next 2022-11-16 | We're due to have a rainy day so I'm getting on with things indoors...and carrying on from part one: a story, a pest problem, a curtain fix, how I upload shop stock and how I release videos...plus plenty of the usual chat....and then some quiet, gentle jobs for the end of the day. Come and hang out with me for the day.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: A day in the life of a frugal girl - mid-autumn, part 1. What Vivi did next 2022-11-13 | We're due to have a rainy day so I'm getting on with things indoors: making oat milk, processing tomatoes, cleaning and sharpening my secateurs (pruners) in part one....along with the usual dose of chatter on garlic storage and horses amongst other things. Come and hang out with me for the day.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: A Low Spend Year - Bills review & self-insurance. What Vivi did next 2022-11-09 | When I set myself the challenge (and you too!) of having a no or low spend year I had no idea how things were going to develop this year in terms of this cost of living crisis....I am so glad I have been beyond frugal this year as it means I should be able to cope with this current situation. It seems like a good time to review how things have gone so far and double check that my bills and budget are as healthy as possible.....and that I'm making the most of the small amount of money I have in terms of savings and interest rates. I will also be talking about self-insurance as I had a rather massive and unexpected bill to pay.....Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Making gifts. What Vivi did next 2022-11-06 | I have a few 'thank yous' to give....and a few friends with babies on the way so today I am spending some quiet time making gifts. I'll be in the kitchen and on the sewing machine stirring and stitching love into everything.Oh, and for clarity, as I kept saying the wrong cup size in the video, the ingredients for the balm are: 1/2 cup of Calendula oil, 1/4 cup of beeswax and 1/4 cup of coconut oil.....yields approximately 250 mls of balm.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: November Garden Tour (22) What Vivi did next 2022-11-04 | The temperature has suddenly dropped and the garden shows it.......a huge contrast since last month. The garden is getting ready for winter and a long rest.....but it's still feeding me.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: A long-lost parcel & some more books. What Vivi did next 2022-11-01 | I've had the most delightful surprise in the form of a parcel which has taken quite the most circuitous route to get to me. Join me for a chat about it and other matters.....plus my latest reads....with a cuppa and a snuggly blanket of course.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Herb bed & deck tidy. What Vivi did next 2022-10-30 | As the harvesting and tidying in the rest of the garden calms down a bit I make some time for the herb bed and deck area......some weeding, thinning of self-seeders, cutting out dead material, planting and more........and some of it with a mind to leaving the garden next year. Oh, and a lovely surprise at the end.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Garlic, beans, cats & zen. What Vivi did next 2022-10-28 | As the summer crops come out it's time to plant the follow on crops. Today I'm planting garlic and broad beans. While I'm sorting my seeds and cloves I'm chatting about jobs for this time of year and going into winter. Of course the cats are here to keep me company......and the whole session puts me into a wonderful zen like state.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: The Squash Harvest 22 What Vivi did next 2022-10-25 | One of my favourite days of the gardening year has finally arrived - the squash harvest. A couple of other little jobs need doing first.......and then it's time for the count. The squash harvest of '22 is in!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Slowing down, finding joy...& books! What Vivi did next 2022-10-22 | It's a long, cup of tea and knitting one! Today it's all about finding the moments to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures....making joy out of the most mundane moments......including reading and the treasure of the books on my shelves. Yay for reading season again! I'm sharing my recent reads and the stories/memories they prompt in me.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Crop & Chop & Drop (Goodbye tomatoes, hello next crop). What Vivi did next 2022-10-20 | Having spotted a tiny amount of blight on one of my tomato plants I decide to take the whole lot out. After cropping the remaining fruit I use my chop and drop technique on the remaining plant material and in doing so I prepare the first of the beds for winter. Once the tomatoes are cleared I can think about the follow-on crops of broad beans and garlic. My broad beans are a combination of 'Aquadulce Claudia' and 'Super Aquadulce'......suitable for autumn sowing......and Rosie steels the show!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Eclectic shopping plus garden/move news. What Vivi did next 2022-10-17 | I have not needed to do much food shopping in the last few weeks so my weekly budget of £12 has built up and been carried over for today's more expensive, and rather eclectic, shopping bag. Plus I'm chatting about new plans regarding the house move and garden.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: October Garden Tour 22 What Vivi did next 2022-10-15 | While I was off-line, work (and growth) continued in the garden......here's how things were looking at the beginning of October as Autumn takes hold.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Autumn (Fall) is here. What Vivi did next 2022-10-13 | Some (mostly) quiet time in the garden as Autumn (Fall) takes hold. Compost, mulch, hoops & nets, brassicas.....and cats.... Apologies for the low volume.....I was very much in a quiet place in my soul.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Hello again. What Vivi did next 2022-10-10 | Hello again! I'm back from my little break from social media and looking forward to catching up with you all.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: A short intermission What Vivi did next 2022-09-16 | A quick video, by my standards (!) to share some lovely linens and postbag stuff....but also to let you know I will be going quiet for a while. The shop will stay open but otherwise I will be off-line and will not be responding to messages or emails. This is not about the Queen's death....it is coincidental. From midnight Saturday the 17th I will be off-line/unresponsive for a few days.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Chatty girl. What Vivi did next 2022-09-15 | It's a long chatty one (grab a cuppa and your knitting!) and thoroughly random subjects.......things that I've seen, thoughts I've had........shops, buses, tv, soap, joy...... Filmed on the first day of September.....hence references to still being hot.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Brassicas, onions & friends. What Vivi did next 2022-09-13 | My plans in the garden today completely changed in response to recent weather......and a couple of overdue jobs. It turned into a beautiful day....the sort of day to slow down and appreciate.......especially if there are friends around and maybe even a beer.....or two! It's all about the onions, lavender, brassicas and friends.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Flat Tour (pt 2) What Vivi did next 2022-09-11 | Continuing with the tour of my flat......hahaha, it was never going to be in one part as each piece in my home has a bit of a story to it! It is normally a bit chaotic with all my different 'jobs' cluttering the place but after a big push with shop stuff.....and with the expectation of a visit from friends I've had a bit of a tidy up so don't mind showing you around......come on in and make yourself comfortable.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Flat Tour (pt 1) What Vivi did next 2022-09-09 | A little bit of a change today.....and something I have been asked to do many times over the last few years........a tour of my flat. It is normally a bit chaotic with all my different 'jobs' cluttering the place but after a big push with shop stuff.....and with the expectation of a visit from friends I've had a bit of a tidy up so don't mind showing you around......come on in and make yourself comfortable.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: September Garden Tour (22) What Vivi did next 2022-09-06 | A look around the garden at the beginning of September in one of the oddest and toughest gardening years ever.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Starting the September jobs. What Vivi did next 2022-09-04 | With deliciously cooler weather arriving and the light softening it is time to start in on the September jobs. Harvesting and watering continue but my attention also turns to maintenance and tidying and getting the garden ready for rougher weather......and trying to prolong the productivity of some of the plants.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Lavender - plant, grow, harvest. What Vivi did next 2022-09-02 | It's time to harvest the lavender - I ought to have done it a couple of weeks ago......never mind, so long as it is gathered now before our forecast rain comes. I chat a little about varieties, planting, growing conditions, drying etc, the things I have done to give me the best chance of a wonderful harvest.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Thoughts on.....Month 64: Time is broken! What Vivi did next 2022-08-30 | Stop the clocks!! Goodness me, another month has disappeared in the blink of an eye! As I gather my thoughts at the end of month 64 I can't help but think that time is broken.......hahaha, who broke time?! My various internal clocks are wonky....too quick, too slow, goodbye summer......hello spring?Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: A visit, a job done & a potion. What Vivi did next 2022-08-28 | It has been a busy week....getting busier by the day........so how lovely to finish it with a visit from friends, a long put-off job getting done......and a bit of potion making in the kitchen!I mentioned Richard & Paul's beetroot recipe that I'll be trying....it's here: youtube.com/watch?v=SCDax5BL12sLiving without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: An interview about my wage-free & frugal life. Part 2. What Vivi did next 2022-08-26 | Continuing with my interview with Jane from Shoestring Jane about my wage-free and frugal life.You can find Jane's channel here: youtube.com/c/ShoestringJaneLiving without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: An interview about my wage-free & frugal life. Part one. What Vivi did next 2022-08-23 | Some time ago the lovely Jane at 'Shoestring Jane' asked to interview me about my wage-free and frugal life for her blog.....it didn't quite turn out that way but rather became these next two videos. Thank you to Jane for asking such great (and sometimes tough!) questions.You can find Jane at: youtube.com/channel/UCpnl5NwLvJ8S6YJzuQTQBzgPop on over to her and say hello from me. Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: A Low Spend Year - Making Extra Money What Vivi did next 2022-08-21 | Continuing with our challenge of having a low (or even no) spend year; today I'm tackling the subject of making a bit of extra money........the side-hustle.......and I've had a fair few in my life!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Tomatoes, chickpeas & future garden plans. What Vivi did next 2022-08-19 | For the last few days every visit to the garden has been all about watering.......so when I visited today I noticed a few changes, a few jobs that needed doing and set-to in the tomato bed before moving on to harvest the chickpeas. It's a chatty chickpea harvest where, amongst other things, I talk about what I would like to grow in my future garden.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Getting Steamy! What Vivi did next 2022-08-14 | With temperatures getting too high for gardening again I hunker down at home......and get even hotter! I'm pressing linens and chatting about a conversation with a garden friend which gave me a bit of a light-bulb moment. Plus....a little TMI moment at the end that gets me even more steamy.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Chatty catch-up What Vivi did next 2022-08-12 | With all the watering and garden time recently it feels like an age since I had a chatty catch-up with you.....so while we're sweltering again I thought we could all do with a time out, maybe with a chilled drink....or ice-lolly, for a natter.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: Shopping haul £0 ($0). What Vivi did next 2022-08-09 | It's time to go shopping.......but with a difference. This week's shopping costs a whopping zero pounds! Once the 'shopping' is done I chat through my meal planning/meal ideas. Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Onions & Lemon Balm. What Vivi did next 2022-08-07 | The shed is a bit tidier now so I have space for bringing some harvests in.....today I'm lifting my sad little onions and harvesting my monster Lemon Balm 'bush'. With a bit of chat about storage and uses. And a 'before' and 'after' of the shed.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Preparing for harvests & preparing to leave the garden. What Vivi did next 2022-08-05 | It's a chatty one as I work. The focus over the last few weeks has been very much on getting the garden planted and keeping it alive with lots of watering....as a result the shed is a chaotic mess. It needs a good sort out and tidy up in readiness for the harvests to come so today I am cracking into that task.....and while I am at it I begin the process of preparing to leave the garden.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: August Garden Tour (22) What Vivi did next 2022-08-02 | It's the first day of August and time to see how the garden is doing. It's all about four weeks behind but there are some signs of growth.......and even the first few pickings to be had.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Thoughts on.....month 63. Everything is going to be OK What Vivi did next 2022-07-31 | July has been a bit of an odd month.........not in a bad way, just a bit fuzzy!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
A postcard from.....Kent. Aunty Teapots last trip. What Vivi did next 2022-07-29 | A special couple of days away as I meet up with my sister to collect Aunty Teapot and take her on her last trip. We start in Kent in Teapot's home town of Westgate-on-Sea before heading to Whitstable (also on the sea), then some time in Canterbury (with a visit to the Cathedral) before heading north.....we have a stop off in Essex at the lovely RHS garden at Hyde Hall where I leave my sister to come back to London.....my sister will carry on north to take Aunty Teapot to her final resting place in beautiful North Yorkshire.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: A low spend year. Gifting. What Vivi did next 2022-07-24 | Continuing with our challenge of having a low (or even no) spend year; today I'm tackling the tricky subject of gifting. I say tricky because gifting invariably involves other people......and they may not be on the same page as you regarding spending. Let's get stuck in.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Heatwaves and Lionesses. What Vivi did next 2022-07-22 | It's the end of another hot week here in London.......so hot (40c/104F) it became a bit of a challenge.....fortunately I have had some good stuff to distract me!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: A summer morning. What Vivi did next 2022-07-19 | It's a beautiful summer morning and I am in the garden early to get myriad small jobs done...and the watering, of course, before the day gets too hot. The harvest basket is out.....as are my secateurs.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Tomato cares & When is the best time to water? What Vivi did next 2022-07-17 | It's that moment in the year I always really look forward to.....the first session of tomato cares! It really signifies summer and a slowing pace to me. I also chat today about when is the best time to water......and finish off with a little project I mean to do every year but never get around to.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Beyond Frugal: Reducing energy costs. What Vivi did next 2022-07-15 | Greetings from a scorching London! Today I'm sharing a few more ideas on reducing energy costs......it's by no means exhaustive but hopefully there may be one or two things here you may not have thought of and can implement. But, first, how do I deal with this heat and no air conditioning?IMPORTANT!!!! With reference to turning down the hot water temp. I am able to do this as I have a combi boiler where cold water is drawn from the mains and only heated on demand. The water is never left standing........this is important as standing/stored water needs to be kept below 20*c or above 60*c to avoid Legionella bacteria. If in doubt please consult your plumber/installer.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: July Garden Tour (22) What Vivi did next 2022-07-12 | Time flies! We're entering the height of summer.......when everything should be growing away but......hahaha...I am still about 6 weeks behind. Never mind........since the June tour three weeks ago there have been some changes.....and I (stubbornly!) remain optimistic!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Chuck it all in! What Vivi did next 2022-07-09 | Yay! I'm nearly at the end of the garden rescue! Today the mantra is "chuck it all in!". Yes, it's getting a bit late but......these plants don't stand a chance if they're left in their pots so I may as well chuck 'em all in the soil and give myself half a chance of a garden this year.Today it's: courgettes, sweet peppers, tomatoes, parsnips, spinach, chard, beetroot and climbing beans. Phew!Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
On the Sofa: Fabric, ribbons & books (and more). What Vivi did next 2022-07-05 | It's a chatty one....grab a cuppa and your crafting project (or laundry to fold!). A bit of a catch up from the last few weeks including the post bag, some fabric, some buttons and a book!Dick Proenneke is the wilderness liver I mentioned at the end.....here is one of the videos about him: youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss"not just dream about it, but do it"......Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Vivis Kitchen Garden: Garden Rescue - Tomatoes. What Vivi did next 2022-07-02 | At the very end of June I am still in garden rescue mode. Today it's all about the tomatoes. I haven't managed to get the entire garden finished in the last two weeks.....never mind.....I am very, very happy that the toms are finally in! The varieties are: Gardener's Delight, Guernsey Toms, Amish Paste and Rose de Berne.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
Thoughts on.....Month 62: Staying flexible. What Vivi did next 2022-06-28 | Another month has flown by in a whirl of Covid and gardening. It may not have been the best month but there are still valuable lessons to take from it......especially about staying flexible with my plans and expectations.Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact me at: Vivi's Kitchen Garden, PO Box 75303, London, SE26 9DL, UKMy on-line shop is at: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/shop/My blog: https://viviskitchengarden.blog/I'm on Facebook: facebook.com/viviskitchengardenInstagram: instagram.com/vivigregoryFor one off money stuff: paypal.me/WhatViviDidNext
