It has been a few months since we got the allotment and I’m happy to showcase that things are swiftly coming on. Back in January we got the plot (you can read about the start of the adventure here) and of course a lot has changed in the world since then. We have been very lucky to be able to have the allotment as a project … Continue reading From Field to Full Beds
It’s an exciting time as we have now got an allotment and so starts the newest growing project. Now I admit its been lucky. You hear of long, long waiting lists for allotments, and I was on a waiting list myself. However, upon moving to a new area we chanced our arm and enquired, and lo-and-behold they had vacancies. So we now have Plot 1, … Continue reading My No-Dig Allotment Adventure
September was a time of transition as the summer crops started to slow and the autumnal treats began to come to the fore. Continue reading Walled Garden Diaries: Times Are A’Changing
The garden was on fine form in August, despite fluctuating weather, as we continued to pick veg like crazy and reconvened the ongoing weed battle. There has been the usual gluts, namely the cucumbers and courgettes. A few packs of seed have been so prolific and the pickings are always massively popular with visitors. There are always the ever-popular crops of beetroot and beans, though … Continue reading Walled Garden Diaries: A Glorious Glut
April was a month where the Walled Garden really started developing, with lots of vegetables going into the ground while we continued to grow and nurture hundreds of other plants ready to follow them into the beds, but only once the risk of cold and frost has passed. This is the second in my monthly recaps of what goes on in the Walled Garden. The … Continue reading Walled Garden Diaries: A Transitional Time
In the first of a new series of blog posts I intend to produce, I take a look back at what was a busy March in the Walled Garden. It is something I am passionate about and I want to give people a bit of an insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes to operate such a productive garden throughout the season. It should be noted … Continue reading Walled Garden Diaries: Preparation & Propagation
I wrote my first guest blog for the leading gardening retailer Thompson & Morgan on growing simple vegetables and herbs at home for making healthy green smoothies. Read more & find the link. Continue reading T&M Guest Blog: GYO for Green Smoothies
An epic contest on the windowsill in our back room as the seedlings of Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne and Anaheim chillies battle to be number one in our chilli charts. Continue reading Clash of the four chillies
In my first Six on Saturday I showcase six highlights from my last week in horticulture, including propagating from seeds and cuttings, a couple of fantastic winter plants and some back-breaking bouts of mulching. Continue reading Six on Saturday – February 10
I had the chance to harvest Ulluco, a root tuber from South America that comes in a range of varieties and bright colours. Let’s take a look at growing this unique crop. Continue reading All about Ulluco
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