The raised beds have been a little neglected while trying to balance working, a baby and getting back into the gym but I think I’m about there. Today (two weeks later than planned) I have been and harvested carrots, beetroot and the first batch of runner beans! As I have previously mentioned, I am certainly… Continue reading beautiful bounty
When we recently bought the house, one of he compromises was that it has a small rear garden. The garden to the front of the property is twice the size and it’s not something that I regret at all. If I had to cut the grass more often, I’d probably cover it in gravel like… Continue reading the wee garden
If you have seen my Instagram page then you may have seen that I have started off a few seeds in my propagator recently. Little sun and plum tomatoes, parsley and aubergines. After reading a few posts, I decided to move the propagator into my pantry. This will give more heat as it also doubles up as… Continue reading propagation underway
I’m all for purchasing seeds from reputable companies that have prepared them in the correct manner, got them ready for the home sower and taken the fuss out of easy germination. However. I also like to think that I know better. While cutting up some peppers for tea the other evening on paternity leave I… Continue reading bell peppers
Hi all, just a quick update for the page as I haven’t blogged for a few. We have had a baby so are getting in to the swing of life again as a little family. It’s the most amazing thing EVER! Don’t worry though I have still been in the garden. I ordered: 12.55kg sunflower… Continue reading baby
The strawberries mentioned the other day that had shot up in no time at all have outgrown their home. To make sure they have enough nutrients from the soil they have been split out into 3 pots. I may have not left quite enough room between the smaller seedlings in the metal bucket, but we’ll… Continue reading strawberry planters
When in rented accommodation before buying my current house, the easiest way to get into gardening was with raised beds. I headed over to the local DIY store, got measured up and got them built in an afternoon. Raised beds are a great way to contain your growing area and you can place them anywhere!… Continue reading raise the beds!
Sunday’s are the day of rest! For most people. Today was the first day of the mini project to take the patio that was in place from when we first bought our new house and tidy it up a little. When we moved in there was a (not very) fancy stone border,surrounded by pink gravel… Continue reading patio rebuild part I
Having been looking for the best time to start documenting my growing, this afternoon has very kindly given me a nudge in the form of a lightning storm. It has finally come to shift the humidity and give the outdoor plants a lovely drop of water. Today however, I am going to tell you about… Continue reading hello strawberries
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