I am Jane from north Essex, yoga teacher, childminder, mum. DH is the gardener, growing quite a lot or our fruit and veg. I tend to do the girlie stuff - cooking, preserving, etc. We have 4 ex-farm Hyline chickens and hope for some more in the spring. No room for any other livestock, sadly, but I would love some sheep!
I am getting into crafts when I have time - rag rugging and soapmaking at the moment. I like the rag rugging as it is practical recycling.
I do find that it is more difficult to be self sufficientish when I am already busy, but I hang on in there. This is why I haven't been on here much. I hope to find a bit more time to chat in the near future!
welcome back Jane 
