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Growing carrots using the egg tray method – the honest results
I saw this method on YouTube and thought I’d give it a go. I put up a post previously about how I set it all up but in case you’ve forgotten, I’ll give you a quick reminder. Today they look like this: So was it a success? Actually, no it wasn’t but the failure is…
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I thought I was on a winning streak…but no…
One step forwards two steps back – some days are just like that aren’t they? The day started pretty well, I was up at a good time, got some of my cleaning done, home-schooling, other things which need done daily: all good. Come dinner time, I was on a roll and was even happier when…
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Growing Asparagus from Seed!
Trying something new this year – asparagus from seed. I’ve never grown asparagus before and I have been considering it for a few years but didn’t want to fork out a small fortune for a few crowns (one site I looked at currently wants £9.99 for ONE crown). Then by chance I spotted a little…
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A quick plot update
We had a very productive plot visit today which I am delighted about! Last time I showed you the last bay we were working on and I still had some weeding left to do in one corner. Today, not only did I manage to get the weeding finished…..hold onto your hats…..we got more manure and…
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Garden Plan part 2 and more seed sowing
It finally happened, we finally got some sunshine and although there is housework to be done, I looked at Scooby and said, “let’s go to the garden”. It was time to make a start on ‘the’ project. I’ll be honest. I spent a lot of time getting all the spare poles and bits out and…
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Trying a new method for carrot seeds
The weather has continued to be absolutely rotten all weekend so there was no way an allotment trip was going ahead. Also I have managed to develop what I think is bursitis on my left knee so any sort of kneeling was out of the question. That meant indoor gardening…after making soup, chicken balti and…
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Multi-sowing seeds – make more out of your space for less
As the seed sowing frenzy continues with many of us, I wanted to show you a method which helps you to make more out of whatever space you have and saves you time and money: multi-sowing. This is a technique I have picked up from Charles Dowding who has a great Youtube channel and website…
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