Tidying the Shed, Chitting Potatoes
Preparing for the new growing season by getting the potting shed cleared for action and setting the potatoes out to chit.
Yearly Archives: 2023
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Warm Month, Shortages, Raspberries, Brassicas, Polytunnel
Getting quite busy now with the fair weather. Some thoughts and comments on the current food shortages and the cause.
Parsnips, Carrots, Leeks Cook to Store
Harvested the last of the parsnips and most of the carrots. Had a cooking session, some for storing in the freezer some for now!
Greenhouse Sensation What Happened & Replacements
Greenhouse Sensation ceased trading. How to get replacement products, alternative products and what happened.
Trees, Birds, Compost & Chitting
Catching what time I can outside when the weather allows. Problems with birds sorted, spreading compost and chitting potatoes
Planting Potatoes, Garlic, Shallots
A gamble with some potatoes, some serious planting and setting up for the forthcoming season going well as I concentrate on the walled plot.
Preparing The Brassica Cage, Chicken Fertiliser
Improving the veg plot with chicken manure rotted wood chips and adding well rotted sheep manure to the brassica cage. Liming.
Ice and Fire
It’s been freezing which means there is very little that can be done outside. But what’s better when it’s icy than a fire?
Best Place to Buy Seed Potatoes
Where’s the best place to buy seed potatoes? Should I get them online or from a garden centre? Looking at the options for potato growing.
A New Approach to Allotments
We need more allotments to meet demand. Farmers could provide the solution and help their finances by doing it.
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