The year of the pandemic, 2020 has been extraordinary and devastating to many. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson made an announcement on the 19th December that changed Christmas plans for millions, yet again infection numbers are on the rise but this time due to a new strain of the virus. Oh dear.… Continue reading Christmas 2020
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Wonky Carrots
Whenever I pull wonky carrots from the ground I can't help but smile at the weird and wacky shapes, sometimes a childish giggle escapes from me if I find one to be somewhat risque. I entered a wonky carrot into the oddest vegetable class at my village show last year and it won the class,… Continue reading Wonky Carrots
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December on the Allotment
I spent a couple of hours at my allotment today which was absolute bliss in the sunshine. I managed to get quite a bit done, partly because I was the only one there (no chit chatting) and the weather was mild and pleasant which stopped me tucking myself up in the shed with a hot… Continue reading December on the Allotment
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Free Pea Sticks
I have a decent patch of autumn fruiting raspberries in my garden at home, they grow a little wild sending out runners everywhere but I quite like that. During winter I chop the whole lot down to the ground and put the spent canes somewhere dry, usually the greenhouse or shed. When the time comes… Continue reading Free Pea Sticks
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November on the Allotment
Leaf kicking season is here and calmer weather has finally arrived, I haven't managed to get much done on the allotment for a number of weeks due to constant heavy rain and wild winds but the past few days have been very chilly but beautiful. The first frost of autumn twinkled in the morning sun… Continue reading November on the Allotment
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Planting Begins on Plot 11w
I have some news to share....I've finally planted something on Plot 11w! All the raised beds are in and the paths mulched with bark, it's such a great feeling to move on to the next stage, planting! It's a ridiculously exciting time and makes all the hard work to get to this point all the… Continue reading Planting Begins on Plot 11w
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