The Garden Smallholder

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• Rhubarb and Raspberries

  

  A quick update on the allotment, I have a shed arriving in a couple of weeks time! I’m so excited to have a little space to retreat to for a cup of tea. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Allotment Snooping In The Snow

  

  Winter is not letting go just yet with more snow falling over the weekend. Nicknamed ‘Mini Beast from the East’ I’d say a tame little pussy cat rocked up to... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Back To The Magical World Of Allotments

  

  After giving up my allotment a couple of years ago I began to regret my decision. I miss the allotment site and the charm and character of the sheds dotted... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Back To The Magical World Of Allotments

  

  After giving up my allotment a couple of years ago I began to regret my decision. I miss the allotment site and the charm and character of the sheds dotted... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Storm Emma Meets Beast from the East

  

  For many days the UK has been gripped by the ‘Beast from the East’, snow and freezing temperatures tucking signs of spring firmly under a white blanket. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• What’s Growing On In February?

  

  Biting winds, rain, hail and snow showers, we’ve never been so thankful for the occasional glimpse of sunshine to provide some respite. Ooh naughty February! Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Windowsill Propagator Heat Mat

  

  Our chilli pepper seeds have germinated much sooner than usual thanks to a windowsill propagator heat mat. We mentioned in a recent post we were using one in a... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Winner Winner Chicken Coop

  

  Just after new year I received some very exciting news from Bed-Down Premium Poultry Bedding – I had won first prize in their Facebook competition!! Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• And Sow It Begins

  

  I came home from hospital last weekend, my body is tired and sore but getting a little stronger every day. I ended up needing more surgery than expected which... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• What’s Growing on in January

  

  I love writing these monthly catch ups on our kitchen garden, documenting the activities and plans. It’s a good excuse to get the camera out and really study th... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Beany Babies

  January is such a bleak and dreary month, it also happens to be the month of our birthdays. Oh I do envy the summer-born, the endless possibilities for outdoor... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Beany Babies

  

  January is such a bleak and dreary month, it also happens to be the month of our birthdays. Oh I do envy the summer-born, the endless possibilities for outdoor... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Happy New Year 2018

  

  This year has been a tricky year for me with regards to my health. As some of you are already aware I had surgery in June which meant I couldn’t spend much... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

  

  Very early this morning we woke to this beautiful scene. Our sleepy village, view from our window. Heavy snow fell through the early hours, covering our... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

  

  Very early this morning we woke to this beautiful scene. Our sleepy village, view from our window. Heavy snow fell through the early hours, covering our... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Christmas Tree Decorating

  

  Last weekend we collected our tree from Stagsden Christmas Trees. A local family run business, we go there every year and just adore their Christmas shop. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Christmas Tree Decorating

  

  Last weekend we collected our tree from Stagsden Christmas Trees. A local family run business, we go there every year and just adore their Christmas shop. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Sowing in the Wind

  

  The weather has been very blustery since yesterday and it looks set to continue today. The chickens are not fans of the wind blowing up their skirts,... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Sowing in the Wind

  

  The weather has been very blustery since yesterday and it looks set to continue today. The chickens are not fans of the wind blowing up their skirts,... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Poultry Worms

  

  From time to time your chickens will get worms, and not just the juicy kind they find in the garden. They’ll also get intestinal worms. Icky. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2017 GARDENING, HOME