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• Planting Peas

  

  Having in the past not had much luck with growing peas (they always suffered badly with mildew), it is with some trepidation that I have decided to have... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Re-vamping the Mini-greenhouses

  

  Anyone who regularly reads my blog knows that I make a lot of use of my little plastic mini-greenhouses.I use them in Spring and early Summer for hardening-off... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Roast Chicken with Leeks and Tomatoes

  

  A couple of days ago I saw a photo published on Instagram by Sami Tamimi (the less well-known co-author of the brilliant cookbook "Jerusalem", written in... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Another Raised Bed Finished

  

  The weather yesterday was perfect for "garden engineering" - dry, sunny and still. I used the opportunity to get another raised bed done.This one was... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Windowsill Veg

  

  During March and April every year the windowsills in our house are always crammed with pots and trays of seedlings. This year there is the added "problem" that ... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Sowing Tomatoes

  

  Most of my chilli seeds have germinated now and the Growlight House is full of little plants.The other day Jane received a parcel which had some interesting... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• The Final Countdown

  

  Some of you probably know that I am retiring from work at the end of this month. I have only two more courses to teach! It's an exciting, though somewhat... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• PSB - the Ex Factor

  

  My Purple Sprouting Broccoli is nearing the end of its days.I don't think there is much more to be had from poor old "Rudolph"! Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• A Ruthless Cull

  

  Yes, I know that post title sounds a bit dramatic, but (despite the small scale) this is exactly what I have been doing today - culling. In this case it... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• A Sowing Frenzy!

  

  Late March and Early April is prime sowing time in my garden. This week I have got lots of seeds into soil - Parsnips, Carrots, Beetroot, Radishes and a few mor... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Landlust Magazine

  

  The other day I was approached by The Organic Agency working on behalf of Landlust Magazine, asking whether I would be interested in receiving a free copy of... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Planting Broad Beans

  

  With the weather being fine and sunny today (though still pretty chilly), I have taken the opportunity to plant out my Broad Beans. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• 'Tis Done!

  

  My new raised bed is 100% finished - and full.I spent several hours on this on Sunday. Thankfully the weather was glorious, so it was a pleasure to be out in th... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Harvest Monday - 14 March 2016

  

  Where would I be without PSB? Well, I wouldn't be contributing to Harvest Monday, that's for sure. After starting much earlier than usual, my PSB has continued... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Raised Bed Progress Report

  

  The improved weather over the last few days has finally given me the opportunity to get on with some work on the new raised beds. This is not the sort of work t... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Sicilian Sausages

  

  Before you ask, No, I do not know anything much about Sicilian cuisine! However, I'm calling the meal I'm writing about today "Sicilian" because of these:Even... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Planting Potatoes

  

  After a foggy start, we have had some glorious sunshine today, and I have been out in the garden. One of the jobs I did was planting potatoes. This year I am... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Mid-March Update

  

  This post is as much for my benefit as anyone else's. I use my blog as a sort of garden diary, so that I can keep track of progress, and today I am recording th... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Things Are Popping up All Over the Place!

  

  Despite the relapse to Wintery weather last week, perennial plants are coming up all over my garden. It takes a lot to stop some of these things - Wild Garlic,... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME

• Harvest Monday - 7th March 2016

  

  My harvest this week comprises solely another batch of Purple Sprouting Broccoli:Six nice chunky spears, just the right amount for a 2-person serving.The... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 GARDENING, HOME