We might be new kids on the (allotment) block but we’re certainly not messing around. This weekend we planted out our large brood of squashes. It’s a…… Read more “Squashed”
Elderflower Cordial 1
There’s some. …. Look, there’s some more! We’re driving to the allotment, Tea Stew is in the driving seat. He keeps slowing down and excitedly pointing at…… Read more “Elderflower Cordial 1”
The Lavatera have landed!
I checked my flowerpots this morning – little green shoots in all of them already. The best was this one – lovely little lavaterae.
Weed?
We haven't weeded the strawberry patch yet. It seemed to be doing just fine in its natural state, so we focused on clearing the opposite end of… Read more "Weed?"
Owl
How lovely is this?? Who doesn't need an owl hanging basket in their life. I received the one on the left as a gift on Sunday and I… Read more "Owl"
Mystery Bug
Found this little chap buzzing round my greenhouse this morning. Anybody know what he is? My best guess is Ichneumon Wasp.
Strawberry Surprise
We had a surprise when we popped up to the allotment this afternoon - STRAWBERRIES, lots of them, mostly green but a few ready for nomming. Yum… Read more "Strawberry Surprise"
First Harvest
It's finally here! Pulled up this afternoon after some repotting, my first crop of the season. Tasty tasty radishes. Anyone got any good recipes for radish greens???… Read more "First Harvest"
Flowers
It’s official, I’ve gone over to the dark side. I only started out in this gardening lark with a few tomatoes and now it’s drawn me in…… Read more “Flowers”
Apple Cake with Cinnamon
I'm very competitive by nature. Even something so seemingly trivial as a village cake baking competition is not off limits and requires several practice attempts beforehand to get… Read more "Apple Cake with Cinnamon"
