Author: Adam Leone
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Sowing lettuce: Tom Thumb
Sowing lettuce is the next thing on the list to do at the allotment and the variety I plan to sow is an old favourite – Tom Thumb (or black seed as it’s otherwise known as). I know that Tom Thumb lettuces date back as far at the 1850’s, but having…
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The meaning of every rose colour
The mystery and romance surrounding the rose have captivated man since time began. As a result, the rose can relate to a range of emotions including love, passion, beauty, war and even politics. In the run up to Valentines Day, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a range of different roses…
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Sowing Brussels Sprouts Brenden F1
Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are certainly an acquired taste, but like most fruit and vegetables nothing beats a crop that’s been grown by your own fair hand. I’ve decided to give brussels sprouts a go this year and I’ve chosen a fairly new variety to the market…
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Cauliflower Cheese
Whoever decided to put cheese and cauliflower together to make cauliflower cheese was an absolute genius… Ingredients for cauliflower cheese 230ml milk 1/2 Bay leaf 2-3 Whole black peppercorns Half a small onion 40g Butter 20g Plain flour 1 Small carrot (peeled and cut lengthways) 1 Small leak 1 Teaspoon…
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Top 10 composting tips
Here are my top ten composting tips for achieving great compost, which will help you keep your soil in great condition year after year. Using these composting tips can be the difference between a good year on the allotment and a poor one, especially if you’re fond of growing fruit…
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Dealing with slugs
Slugs are one of the creatures that are in abundance in any garden environment. They eat away at leaves, stems, flowers and roots in the dead of night leaving nothing but carnage in their wake. Naturally so! As the temperature begins to rise and you start to see things grow…
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