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• Snow Fails to Impress Chicks

  

  Snowy, squally, sleety, slippery, skiddy.I bring you last week’s weather courtesy of the letter ‘S’. Please do feel free to add to this list with any other word... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Greenhouse Planting

  

  Last weekend I was all geared up for a wriggle round the garden and looking forward to a fair bit of pottering and pruning. However, the weather had other plans. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Still a Risk of Frost

  

  Well, well, well… who would have thought? A couple of weekends ago, we were treated to a lovely sunny spell and the promise of spring. This weekend it looked... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Potato Perfection

  

  Last year my spuds were a tad disappointing. Yes, we harvested enough to scatter around a few meals, but not the bumper crops we were hoping for.This year I’m... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Recycling

  

  With the intermittent weather  and the gardening jobs in short supply, I turned my hand to recycling. The handle on our teapot was looking decidedly flaky, and... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Spring

  

  Just nipped down to the greenhouse, and it’s 29 degrees in there today… woo hoo… spring is on its way!In addition, the following is happening…Onions transplante... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Hugh Dennis

  

  This isn’t a post about gardening, but a story involving a famous person, a posh location and a glittering night out…Last Wednesday evening, I had dinner with... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Hinckley Times

  

  So… after a nudge from one of my blog followers, I got my bottom into gear and picked up the quill, so to speak .Truth is, I’m a fair weather gardener –... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• I’m Back

  Yoo hoo! Yes, I’m speaking to you… yes, and you too…After a bit of a lull in the old blogosphere, I’ve finally found the time and the inclination to put... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Snow

  

  So, the UK appears to have come to a standstill… the schools are all shut, the kids are all out sledging, and the garden looks like it’s been suspended in time.... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Winter Garden

  

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  Posted on 16 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Snow

  

  After weeks of moaning about the incessant rain, this week brought something new for us all to grumble about.Snow.In the space of just a couple of days, the... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• It Starts

  

  Yesterday afternoon I recieved an intriguing email, telling me that a parcel I’d ordered would be delivered today. Racking my brains, I couldn’t remember... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Roasted Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup

  A perfect hearty, healthy, winter soup recipe… Serves 4You’ll need:Drizzle of oil 1 large onion 1/2 butternut squash 1 medium sweet potato (approx 300g) 1 red... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Resolutions

  So, here it is. The long awaited new year, together with all the promises we all make about how this year is going to be SOOO much better than last. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup

  

  Another quick and easy soup recipe – delish! Serves 4You’ll need:Knob of butter 1 large onion 1 butternut squash 1 red pepper 2 cloves of garlic Sprinkle of... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leaf Mold

  

  Looking out of the window at the weekend, the entire lawn was festooned with autumn leaves. Glancing up at the trees, it became apparent that there were also... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Carrot and Lentil Soup

  

  Another concoction using fridge leftovers – scrummy!You’ll need:Knob of butter 1/2 large onion 1 washed, chopped leeks 4 peeled, chopped carrots (medium size)... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Insulating the Greenhouse

  

  As winter is well and truly on its way now, we’ve decided to insulate the greenhouse. This should keep the place warmer, help keep the frost out, and hopefully... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Green Manure

  

  Now that the weather is cooling down and we’re well and truly into autumn, you would think there would be fewer jobs to get on with in the garden. Not so. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 GARDENING, HOME