Hello, I hope you are all well. I have had a busy summer travelling with the not-so-small children; we’ve had some fantastic trips, but at a pace that is unfortunately not sustainable, and the realities of everyday life, work, and the next stages in education must be brought back to the forefront. This has the…
As the seasons shift, many gardeners pack away their tools and wait for spring. Yet autumn is far from the end of the growing year. With a little planning, you can keep fresh produce coming through the colder months and even set yourself up for an early harvest next spring. Here’s what you can plant…
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…
There is a dump of snow today in Derbyshire, and I’m reviewing what still needs to be done down on the plot to prepare for the winter months ahead. While the growing season may be winding down, the work is far from over! With a little effort now, we can protect soil, crops, and beds,…
It’s seems as if summer disappeared the very minute the kids returned to school this year, it’s safe to say we are well in to the winter approach! It might feel like the gardening season is winding down. However, autumn is an ideal time to plan and plant overwintering vegetables that will keep your allotment productive throughout winter and into early spring, with illness over the summer, I’m really keen to get as much veg back into the plot as possible whilst I’m still playing catch up!