There is something steadying about a garden, don’t you think? No matter what is going on in life, things in the garden keep growing. The weeds certainly do not stop! The seasons carry on. It can feel a bit relentless, but it’s also reassuring that it’s always there for me in the background. When life…
Lately, the garden has been full of starlings. Not just the adults, but their young too. I have watched them arrive in noisy, fluttering groups, landing across the lawn and hedges like little bursts of movement.
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…
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…
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…