Chooksandroots
Keen gardener and chicken keeper. Read all the books, watch all the shows, ignore all the advice. Results more luck than judgement. Hate waste, love baking and cooking from scratch. Even fridge scrapings look good in a quiche!
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Chooks and roots
http://chooksandroots.wordpress.com/
A tongue in cheek view of the happenings in the garden. I read all the books, watch all the shows, and ignore all the advice. Results have to be instant!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 235 )
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Potatoes Are All in
This week, I’m happy to report that my potatoes have all been planted.The first year, I happily whizzed round the garden centre, with not a clue what I was... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2012 GARDENING -
A Brand New Vegetable Plot
A while back we dismantled the trampoline as it wasn’t being used any more, and gave it away to some friends who would get much more enjoyment out of it. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Champion Runners
I planted a mighty array of beans a week or so ago. I had some runner beans that I saved and dried from last year, and some Galaxy ‘stringless’ from a packet. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Power Tools Are out in Force
I can tell the other half is getting the hang of his new collection of power tools. There was a time where any DIY type jobs would get put back and put back... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 GARDENING -
Wigwams and Waste for a Batch of Borlottis
This week I decided to get cracking on my runner bean trench. As the beans will be grown up wigwams, it’s more like a square ditch. Apparently you dig a hole... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 GARDENING -
Over Done the Onions
I grew onions last year, and have to say they are a cracking vegetable to grow. Apparently you shouldn’t plant them too deep, else they can rot, and they... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Spring Has Finally Sprung
Pottering around in the garden today, I noticed a couple of things that were worthy of a photo, and signify that spring most definitely has sprung. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
We’ve Been to The Edible Garden Show
On Saturday my friend and I went to the Edible Garden Show, and I have to say, had a jolly good time.I digress… On speaking to the bee man, I’ve decided that... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Who’s Been Scoffing My Savoys?
Recently I noticed that something has been scoffing my savoy cabbages. They’re in a bed with some purple sprouting broccoli, and on closer inspection all of... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
We’re off to the Edible Garden Show!
I happened across the Edible Garden Show today, and am chuffed to be able to say that my friend and I are off there for a little trip out this weekend. Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
It’s All Kicking off Down There
After what seems like months spent gazing into seed trays willing things to grow, I had a nice surprise at the weekend. Things seem to be finally getting the... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 GARDENING -
Egg Production Has Recommenced… Spring is on Its Way
If you were to ask what would be the thing I’d most enjoy doing on a winter’s day’, the answer I most definitely would not give is ‘looking after chickens’.... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2012 GARDENING -
Relight My Fire
This morning, the view from my kitchen window was this:If you look closely, you’ll notice a rather unsightly, rather old trampoline down there. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Have They ‘pea-ked’ Too Early?
Alright, alright, I know the books, the seed packet and the helpful people on the ‘tinterweb said to sow overwintering peas in October, but back then I was... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Burrito Pie: $1.41/serving
As if the name and photo didn’t already give it away, this hot mess of a meal dates back to when I first graduated from college. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
Burrito Pie: $1.41/serving
Reblogged from The $35 a Week Project: As if the name and photo didn’t already give it away, this hot mess of a meal dates back to when I first graduated from... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2012 GARDENING, HOME -
The Grand Photo Shoot… Aka Don’t Give up the Day Job
When a friend of mine who’s quite handy with a camera offered to take some pics of me in the garden, I was quite flattered.I do try to take a decent shot, but... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 GARDENING -
Budge Up, Brassicas
This week, we have mostly been eating cabbage.In an attempt to be ahead of the game this year, I dug out my four- year plan to see what needed to be planted... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2012 GARDENING -
January… Not the Best Month for Growing
According to form, the most depressing day of the year falls at the end of January. I can vouch for that. As far as gardening news goes, not an awful lot... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 GARDENING -
Published Again!
I have to say, I am feeling rather pleased and smug that my latest offering made the print… they seem to like it, and it’s nice to know that other people ‘get... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2012 GARDENING, HOME