Don’t Give Up! A plea to new growers.
People take up growing their own with great enthusiasm but give up in their second season. Now is not the time to give up.
People take up growing their own with great enthusiasm but give up in their second season. Now is not the time to give up.
When I dropped the Merry Tiller into the shop to sort out, I thought it would be a quick, cheap fix. Oh well, like so many of my plans...
Potentially an interesting research project for a student, this article discusses the benefits and problems mulching with soft rushes.
Got the wonderful Merry Tiller engine running again but other problems have put it in the repair shop
Saturday was rather dramatic here - a tree was blown over in the storm and snagged in the power lines that run across the field.
As we enter what feels like the millionth year of lockdown, little things take on greater significance. How things are coming back to life
It may be freezing cold now but a busy time beckons for the second part of February.
Molehills magically appear overnight, planting strawberries in hanging baskets and a pesky mouse causes trouble
First potatoes planted starts the season, garlic leaping up and freedom is not far away for us.
Cleaning and maintaining the greenhouse before the season starts. Potting up garlic for a good and early start.
There are still some crops in the ground to harvest as required. This winter 'veg box' headed for my daughter.
Farewell to the large Rowan, felled by age, storm and winter's chill.
The allotment and garden planner just got better! Check out the upgraded version here.