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What a busy morning I had on the allotment today. I made 2 films, 1 about Jerusalem Artichokes and the other about Flowers Sprouts. I dug up the rest of the leeks which I’ll put in the greenhouse so the … Continue reading →

Went down the allotment today for the first time this year. It was a bit chilly, but that’s what you expect the weather to be like in January. There was 1 other brave soul on site, way over the other … Continue reading →

Made chicken stock today and used the last of my carrots. I used up all the tiny ones that are really too small for anything apart from making stock with. We’ve eaten them all, even the odd shaped ones. They … Continue reading →

Happy New Year everyone, wishing you all a fabulous 2011. Well I spent this evening sorting out my seeds and writing down when to plant them. It’s only when you do this that you realise how many you’ve brought. I’m … Continue reading →

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by … Continue reading →

This is the last blog for 2010. Many more next year though, so you can’t get rid of me that easily. Have a great New Year whatever you’re doing. Personally I’m staying in with a bottle of champagne (not all … Continue reading →

Just put in an order for this seasons garlic, potatoes and onions. The perfect thing to do on a Bank Holiday weekend. I’ve ordered Solent Wight garlic, hopefully I’ve ordered enough to keep us going for a year. Sturon and … Continue reading →

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2011. Let’s hope next years growing season is a fab one, and we all grow enormous veg next season. Let’s hope for odd shaped carrots and parsnips, … Continue reading →

Well the garlics all gone from last year. I didn’t plant any this year as I had grown so much last year. I’m going to have to buy some garlic until next years is ready. I purchased all my seeds, … Continue reading →

Well I’ve just used my last onion! They didn’t last as long as I’d hoped, I’ll have to grow more next year. I suppose I’ll have to buy some now. Can’t go without my onions. My potatoes have nearly all … Continue reading →