You don’t need a big garden or a fancy setup to make space for wildlife. Our allotment pond is tiny (and definitely in need of a little revamp) it’s actually made from an old dog bed we lined (underneath) and sunk into the ground. It might not be picture-perfect, but it does the job. Frogs…
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.
As the new year begins, gardeners can get a head start on their allotments by sowing certain crops in January. Despite the cold weather, several hardy vegetables can be planted now to ensure an early and productive harvest in the coming seasons. Here are the ones I’ll be trying… Broad beansSow hardy varieties like ‘Aquadulce…
Just as we embarked on raised bed gardening, as if meant to be, we were gifted two large wooden raised beds from a lovely allotment neighbour.
The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult. A visit to Justin’s favourite spot in Wales to spread his ashes, accompanied by a chest infection had me feeling pretty low. I am so thankful for all that joined us there, again, holding us up when we were struggling. Back in action again at the allotment…
December is a super busy month and getting to the allotment can be a challenge. Our key to progress is little and often. These are our most pressing tasks:
I have sown a few seeds and have a few more planned to sow in March, but there are other tasks to complete before I get carried away with the seedlings!