I'm 30, and have been living here in Romford and trying my hand at being a housewife for a little over a year now. I'm originally from the U.S. (Virginia mountains), and the change in growing conditions has been more interesting to deal with than expected! Last summer I planted a few herbs, but am trying to grow more herbs and some vegetables in our small garden this year--hope to have an allotment next year. So far, the cucumbers and summer squash are doing better than expected, though I'm starting to wonder if there will ever be tomatoes, rather than just tomato blooms.
I'm also trying to get more used to the wild plants here, and do more foraging. At this point, I still feel safer with berries and dandelions.
I'm interested in preserving foods and soapmaking, and would like to try more fruit winemaking. My husband makes mead, and tries not to look surprised at the quantities of summer squash turning up on the plate these days. He does occasionally turn out some Swedish dill pickled cucumber, since he can't find it here. If we had the room, I would try keeping chickens, but it probably wouldn't be too popular with the neighbors at the moment.As you may have noticed, I tend to draw a blank when it comes to intros!
Cheers,
Rachel
