February was a bit of a tricky month for the allotment, it was another very wet month and it meant that there was not lots of opportunity to do loads. It was either raining when I had free time, or there had been lots of rain prior and it meant the soil was very soggy. The risk of going onto the plot too much when … Continue reading Allotment Diary – February 2024
The first month of the year can be difficult for gardeners. It is likely to be cold, wet and maybe even snowy, but there are some very productive and enjoyable tasks that can sit atop your list of gardening jobs for January. I will be doing many of these tasks over the next few weeks and recommend other gardeners to do the same, if they … Continue reading Enjoyable January Gardening Jobs
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
As part of my new job I am coming into contact with unusual fruit and vegetables from around the world. In focus here is the South American crop known as Oca, or Oxalis tuberosa Continue reading A first experience of Oca
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