My weekly blogs are inspired by real-life events in that week, like listening to books, gardening, and my research. But not every week is filled with memorable events worth writing about. This week, I listened to “Originals” by Adam Grant, and while it wasn’t a standout read for me, it did offer a few valuable insights. My Take on “Originals” I have to admit...
Gardening is all about learning, and my recent foray into growing asparagus has been a valuable lesson in planning and research. Here’s my story and the key takeaways from this short stint. The Initial Plan As a novice gardener in Scotland, I was on the hunt for vegetables that thrive in our cool, damp climate. Given our limited variety of veggies at home, I was looking for something we enjoy and...
Last year, I took my first stab at gardening, and I chose strawberries as my inaugural crop. It was a thrilling experience, but I quickly learned a valuable lesson: Never underestimate the power of slugs! The particularly wet summer and winter didn’t do my young plants any favors, and most of my strawberries ended up as a feast for slugs and other insects. My first harvest was a modest couple of...
Proud Mom. Lead R&D Engineer at PNDC, University of Strathclyde. Oxford Martin Fellow and Oxford policy engagement network KE fellow. Interests in energy technology, policy and sustainable system. Current research areas include the decarbonisation of heat, transport and electricity and the role of hydrogen in decarbonisation.