Harvesting and Storing the Produce
Harvesting is in full swing now which means a lot of work to get crops stored away for winter.
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Weather, blight, moulds & mustard?
The weather has really been against me. Day after day of cold damp drizzle with really high humidity. That's perfect for moulds.
Massed Molluscs Invade!
As it was getting dark I went out to make sure the hens were safely to bed. There were masses of snails on the paths!
Raised Beds and Crop Rotation Q & A
I had this question about raised beds and crop rotation from a new allotment grower and and thought it worth sharing my reply.
Compost, Sweetcorn, Climbing Beans
My son-in-law, Gary, came over to give me a hand. This turned out to be a real blessing as the wind got up and became quite strong. The three bean teepees were about to be blown over. I think the…
Climate Change
There's an old joke about a man who falls from the top of the Empire State building in New York that sums up our attitude to climate change.
Harvesting & Storing Onions, Shallots. Planting Brassicas – Top Tip!
Good onion harvest set out to dry on racks, shallots and planting brassicas out. Top tip for brassicas to protect them.
Potato Harvest Second Earlies Up!
Harvesting, storing the second early potato crop of British Queen and Epicure. Both varieties over 120 years old!
Progress Report
It's been a tricky gardening year so far. But whilst we have some fails we've some rip-roaring successes too.
Harvesting Beans, Pixies & Gardener’s Measures
Feeling a bit daft, must be a reaction to the recent good weather! Anyway, not a totally serious post.
Pixie, Bunnies and Birds
Our little cat Pixie is poorly which revealed the rabbit problem to me. Improved environment causing bird problems!
Heatwave, Tomatoes, Sowing & Harvesting
Getting as much done as possible in the heatwave. Sowing, harvesting and cultivating before it gets too hot.
Things Going Well on the Plots
Generally things are looking pretty good on the plots despite being a bit behind this year. I blame the weather.
Do The New Slug Pellets Work?
Do the new ferrous phosphate organic slug pellets work as well as the old metaldehyde slug pellets? Answering the question.
Calabrese, Corn, Pest Problems
The weather's a bit like the curate's egg - good in parts! Getting on with things when the weather permits, some of the highlights.
Chemicals – Good and Bad
Some thoughts on the benefits and pitfalls of using chemicals in the garden plot. Plus a bit of advice on using them
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice. A little explanation and a few thoughts and observations on the longest day of the year.
Planting Pumpkins & Squash
We're planting out the pumpkins and squashes that I've grown in pots in the sheltered environment of the greenhouse.
Polytunnel, Dripline, Fertiliser
The dripline watering system is running well now I've got it worked out,. Polytunnel is being very productive. Mixing my own fertiliser.
Self-Watering Wicking Pot Experiment
Experimenting with making an ultra low-cost wicking pot system for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers etc.
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