Vegetable grower, chilli enthusiast, EDM producer, and mindfulness practitioner — based in Otley, West Yorkshire, sharing what I learn from this corner of the Wharfe Valley.
From my garden in Otley, I spend my days tending vegetables, pushing the boundaries of chilli heat, crafting electronic soundscapes, and practicing the art of being still. This site is where all those worlds come together.
Read my story →Four passions, one interconnected journey — all from Otley.
Growing organic vegetables in Otley — seasonal tips, local growing conditions, and garden setup guides.
🌶️Superhot varieties, growing techniques for the Wharfedale climate, and harvest-to-sauce guides.
🎧Electronic music creation from my home studio in Otley — sound design and production insights.
🧘Meditation practices, mindful living, and finding presence in the Wharfe Valley.
Thoughts, guides, and stories from the garden, studio, and beyond.
How I built a small ambient display that shows the flight number and origin of aircraft passing over the house, and why the whole thing ended up running on the microcontroller rather than in the cloud.
How combining mindfulness with gardening creates a powerful practice for mental wellbeing — and why Otley's Wharfe Valley setting makes it even more rewarding.
How electronic music production became my creative outlet from my studio in Otley, and the tools and techniques I use to enter a flow state.
Based in Otley and always happy to connect — whether you want to talk gardening, swap chilli seeds, collaborate on music, or just say hello.