Here in the U.K., alongside the crazy year it’s been already with COVID-19, the weather seemed to join the party so unfortunately the grand plans for our garden and allotment didn’t go entirely to plan BUT we did have a wonderful array of herbs! A vast array of herbs are very hardy and we haveContinue reading “How to dry your garden herbs”
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Planting
Most purchased plants and seed packets usually contain some form of advice as to when to plant a plant or seed. In our experience, this is based on extensive research to find the best growing conditions for that plant. Based on the findings, the advice is created for a generalised public to fit a generalContinue reading “Planting”
Building our compost bins from old pallets
So, I have a friend that has a warehouse – with lots of pallets! When I sent a photo of the 99+ pallets to Ben, he immediately said; “GET THEM ALL!”. First task…finding a van…check Second task…loading the van…check Third task…transporting the pallets…check Fourth task…emptying the pallets from the van…check… Fifth task…transporting the pallets toContinue reading “Building our compost bins from old pallets”
DIARY OF A NEW GARDENER 