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!).
This post contains an affiliate code* As many of you know, I’ve spent years digging the earth – literally – in my allotment. All gardeners know there’s something a little bit special about feeling the soil between your fingers, planting seeds, and watching nature’s magic unfold, the novelty never wears off! I have often spoken…
After my usual browsing of Eventbrite during the summer holidays, I managed to nab a couple of the last spots on a Weleda Biodynamic Garden tour in Ilkeston – not too far for us! Beautiful gardens and a wealth of knowledge awaited us! If you’re looking for a unique and educational experience, this garden tour…
Welcome to my blog, “Digging the Earth”! You might be wondering about the name and what it means. Well, if you haven’t already guessed, it has two meanings that reflect the heart of this blog. First, there’s the literal meaning. As a gardener, “Digging the Earth” represents the hands-on work of planting, nurturing, and growing…
It’s taken many false starts to get writing again but I think I’ve finally cracked it!
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…
It’s been a little over a year since my last blog post; it was never my intention to take a break but after transitioning to full-time work (I work part-time for a care company and part-time for myself), it’s the way that things panned out.