Zoo Poo – an exotic manure for the garden or allotment
Last summer we took the children to Woburn Safari Park. Driving around at 2 mph…
Browsing: The Allotment
Apple Wassailing – waking the orchard and terrifying any passing drivers
It’s a well known fact that Albert Einstein was a big lover of an apple…
Growing in a wetter and more extreme climate
As gardeners we are much more aware of the weather and climate than most people…
Why no-dig when digging is so GOOD for you?
“No dig is where it’s all at Matt, you should try it!”. No thank you…
Comparing Vegetable Seed Prices
Latest edition of the seed price index for 2021/22 available here. January – a time…
Is it safe to grow your own food inside tyres?
Many allotment sites have already banned the use of tyres but I see the odd…
Are you a safe gardener? Beware of unexpected injuries!
At my allotment last week I walked backwards as I raked and almost fell bottom…
Alice in Pumpkinland – Dorking’s 10th Annual Squash & Pumpkin Show
“Is it Wednesday? Wednesday, Four O’Clock?” was a question I spent most of Saturday afternoon…
A Vegetable Companion Planting Guide
I’ve written previously about vegetable companion planting (or ‘intercropping’) – the ancient horticultural concept of…
#AllotmentFashionWeek Day FIVE – Plan Ahead
Day 5 #AllotmentFashionWeek! Sadly today marks the end of #AllotmentFashionWeek – I hope you’ll agree…