The sunflowers were released from their pot prisons at the weekend, roughly a month later than I would normally plant sunflowers out but hey, they're in now and I can look forward to watching them grow and bloom. I planted a good mix of single yellow giants and multi-branching types in shades of dark purple,… Continue reading Planting Sunflowers Beneath a Grey Sky
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February on the Allotment
So far February has been a cold and very blustery month with some crisp sunny days here and there. On the allotment broad beans are growing well and I noticed a couple of late bloomers pushing through, if you look closely you might be able to make them out. Broad beans are tough little plants… Continue reading February on the Allotment
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Slug Gone Wool Pellets Review
An allotment is the ultimate all-you-can-eat buffet to a slug, just without the invite. I've never been tempted to use traditional slug pellets, I just don't see the point of attracting the things to my veg in the first place and it doesn't sit right with me, poisoning my soil and other wildlife too. And… Continue reading Slug Gone Wool Pellets Review
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