Today is World Mental Health Day, so I thought it’s a good opportunity to talk about gardening and it’s documented benefits on our mental health and the wider world.
World Mental Health Day and the benefits of gardening
Author: Adam Leone
Hello my name's Adam and I'm a 20-something gardener, blogger and proud allotment holder here in London, UK.
I love growing my own vegetables and experimenting in the the kitchen. My ideal Saturday or Sunday includes working up a sweat at my allotment in the morning, followed by a cup of tea admiring the views.
I've had an allotment for around 10 years now and I show no signs of stopping.
Sunday Night Supper Club with Nicky Patrick at BBC Surrey – Autumn Edition
We were invited back onto the Sunday Night Supper Club with the most awesome Nicky Patrick to discuss food, cooking on a budget, halloween and what’s happening at the allotment.
Sit back and enjoy!
Pruning Raspberry plants
Autumn is well and truly here, and it’s time to clear the decks for the winter days that sit on the horizon.
Foxes – friend or foe?
If you walk around the the Knollmead Allotments on a sunny afternoon, you’ll be sure to spot at least one fox, maybe even two.
Genuinely, I find them a real delight to watch as they scurry around playing, hunting and generally being fox like.
I managed to capture the footage below.
Like most things wildlife, foxes produce moments that are rare and unique.
Continue reading “Foxes – friend or foe?”Video: Welcome to the plot!
I’ve created a little video of what the plot looks like in late September – it’s not too long, so sit back and enjoy!
What I’ve learnt by cutting wood
It’s amazing what you can do with so very little…
