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Digging for Dinner

The big thaw happened this week with daytime temperatures jumping from -7C to 13C pretty much overnight. Bonkers or what? The ground is easy to work again just in time to harvest some Christmas dinner veg, but it certainly didn't feel very Christmassy today in the heavy rain. It has rained quite heavily since Monday… Continue reading Digging for Dinner

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Christmas 2020

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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Merry Christmas from Plot 5

A little touch of Christmas in my shed! The big day is almost here, presents are wrapped and fairy lights twinkle in the house making it all feel so festive. Are you ready? On the allotment I have at least one Brussels sprouts tree to add to our Christmas dinner, along with plenty of kale… Continue reading Merry Christmas from Plot 5