Category: Allotment newsey stuff
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Little book of Garden wisdom by Thompson and Morgan
It’s not very often that I’m called wise or that the name of my blog and the word wisdom are uttered in the same sentence, so today is something special. Garden experts Thompson and Morgan have published a Little book of Garden Wisdom which includes help, knowledge and advice from 60…
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Hosepipe ban: Tips on How to save water when growing your own
We’re currently in the midst of a heatwave and the lack of rain and increase in temperatures has seen river, groundwater and reservoir levels drop at an alarming rate. As a result, hosepipe bans have been springing up in various parts of the UK. I’ve done some reading online and…
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016
I’ve seen this year in the press that the RHS Chelsea Flower has not failed to impress and I wish I was able to go. My dear old Mum was lucky enough to visit though and she’s kindly sent me some images – but believe me, if you can go…
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A pretty awesome seed gallery so far…
I’ve got quite a few seedlings on the go at the moment, and each time I sow something new I take a picture of the seeds. So here they are – in no particular order…
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Allotment alternatives in the UK
About a month ago I published an article offering advice on how to get an allotment and how to deal with high waiting lists, since then I’ve come across other schemes and alternatives to an allotment, which are helping people get access to green space where they can start growing…
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Spring has sprung!
It’s always good to just sit back and observe. Spring is such a great time of year, everything is fresh and new and with the days getting longer you just find yourself becoming more and more enthusiastic about growing your own. The daffodils and bulbs that poke through also make…
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