February may feel like a quiet month at the plot, but there’s plenty to be getting on with. With longer days creeping in, now is the perfect time to start sowing, preparing, and planning. Here’s a plan of action for the month ahead (and it’s a short one so I’d best get a wriggle on!).
When we think of our gardens, we often envision neat lawns, colourful flower beds, and bountiful veggie patches. But have you ever considered the buzzing, chirping, and fluttering life that makes all this possible? Biodiversity – the variety of life in your garden – isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s essential for the health of your plants, the environment, and even your mental wellbeing.
When growing organic fruit and vegetables on your allotment, companion planting is a clever and natural way to boost your plants’ health, protect them from pests, and increase your harvest. But what exactly is it? What is Companion Planting? Companion planting involves growing certain plants together to benefit each other. These “companions” work in harmony…