My little sanctuary is a half plot allotment sitting on the South Downs not too far from the stunning Cuckmere valley.

While we are privileged enough to have a garden, my use of this is limited to the needs of the entire family. The allotment is my own space, a place to create a world to my own desires.

My dream garden is stuffed with vegetables and fruits, wild flowers and herbs, surrounded by trees and filled with bees and bugs.

So here is my allotment, in my hands for a little over a year, in its winter state.
One of my little companions is keeping me company as I make my plans in the warmth of my home. Meanwhile at the plot, I keep busy taking up overgrown turf, laying down paths and feeding the soil ready for the year ahead.