What I'm Doing Now

A snapshot of my current projects in Otley — what's growing, what's playing, and what I'm practising.

Last updated: February 2026 · Based in Otley, West Yorkshire

Current Projects

🥬 Vegetable Garden

Planning the spring growing season here in Otley. Starting seeds indoors for tomatoes, peppers, and courgettes. Preparing raised beds with fresh compost — the Wharfedale soil is a great base to work with.

🌶️ Hot Chillies

Seeds started in the propagator — Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpions, and a new Chocolate Habanero variety. Aiming for an earlier start this year to make the most of Otley's growing season.

🎧 EDM Production

Working on a new melodic techno project from my home studio in Otley. Experimenting with granular synthesis and field recordings captured along the River Wharfe.

🧘 Mindfulness

Maintaining a daily 20-minute meditation practice. Currently reading about the neuroscience of attention and exploring walking meditation along the Chevin and Wharfe riverbank.

Recent Achievements

Harvested over 200 superhot chillies last season in Otley
Completed first full-length EDM track
Established a 100-day meditation streak
Built this website from scratch

Coming Up

Spring planting season begins in March
Planning a community seed swap event in Otley
Aiming to release first music on SoundCloud
Starting a mindfulness journaling habit

This is a now page — inspired by Derek Sivers. Neil Charlton, based in Otley, West Yorkshire.