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• Weekend Work on Plot 24a

  

  By the magic and wonder of the internet I have scheduled this post to go live on Friday afternoon even though I am on my holidays. Ooohh spooky. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Plot 14b - the Plan

  

  What you've all been waiting for!This first plan is of 14b as it was only a matter of weeks ago; a mess, a plot of shame, that plot which we shall not speak off. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Having a Nosey at Other Plots

  

  Our field is always so quiet that it sometimes feels that any work done must be that of fairies or leprechauns (though we all know they are cheeky and... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Starting Over Or...

  

  * Personally - I've been falling down a lot (metaphorically) recently and the allotment has not been a place of much therapy; life has seemed harder and more... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Squash Harvest from 14b

  

  The plot of shame (aka 14b) has had some good wee harvests over the year so far, it can not be denied. We got a good load of rhubarb, gooseberries and many... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• How to Make Sloe Gin

  

  A tasty winter tipple to liven the soul and set the throat on fire; sipping a wee sloe gin is becoming a little yearly ritual in our lives. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Back to Plot After 4 Weeks!

  

  Oh lordy bless us all but that was a bloomin' terrible bout of the flu and depression and bad weather which all added up to a month (a month!) away from the har... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Reacquaintance with Field A

  

  Boy it's been a really long time since I took a walk around the plots on our field, though as you know, it's also been a really long time since I have been on... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Sarah Raven's 'Cutting Garden Journal'

  

  Over the past week or more I just haven't given a damn. I push myself to make things and to try and do bits of housework but in actual fact all I want to do is... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• It's Crystal Clear

  Waking up from a nap I most certainly needed I was shocked to find my brain telling me 'this is where you need to be'. Usually my brain and I are at odds, it... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Plant Nutrient Deficiency Chart

  

  This is not mine, Andrew saw it on Twitter coming from a Ben Dawkins (@Bennyd111) and we just thought it was fabulous. How useful to quickly see what... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Wee Trip to Rowallane

  

  I'm writing from under a pile of tissues and paracetamol; coughing, sneezing and generally feeling very sorry myself. This cold is taking over my life and thoug... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Helter Skelter

  

  I've been having a hard time and haven't even been near to the allotments or even a garden center since I last wrote about that Saturday we worked so hard. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Saturday on Plot 24a

  

  Exhaustion as truly hit home this week; every couple of hours of each day I have had to take a nap, just in order to keep going. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• How We Dug for Victory - Infographic

  

  The lovely Kate Southgate (Head of Crafted), designer of this incredible infographic poster wrote to me a couple of days ago and offered to let me use it on my... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Carpe Diem (nothing to Do with Gardening)

  I've been having some really bad bouts of depression for a few days in a row now. I haven't had the energy to change out of my PJ's or even think about washing... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Happy 6th Anniversary

  

  Wow, so it's come to this....6 years of our lives we have been allotmenteers; I feel as though we deserve a badge or something, a medal. I know I'll have to mak... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• the Winner Takes It All...

  

  Well the flower pot never lies and I am delighted to announce that our winner is.....YES! I shall be in touch Mr Flighty and your prize shall be on it's way to... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Last Few Hours

  

  Hello!I haven't been particularly well but I am very aware that I have a wee giveaway to complete ;) My dear, lovely readers, here is what you are being... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Another Great Reason to Garden

  

  I hope by now that all of my fabulous my readers are aware of my support for ecotherapy as a way to reduce stress and bring about feelings of achievement and... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME