Tag Archives: Thompson and Morgan

Monday 10th June 2013 – Brassicas here we go!

Now it’s time to get all my brassicas in. I’ve got quite a few, so it may take a while. But this morning I got in my Cabbage “Savoy” and “Candisa”, my Kale “Black Tuscany” and my Kohl Rabi “Purple, … Continue reading

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Sunday 9th June 2013 – An afternoon in the greenhouse.

After my lunch time nap (I work very hard, so I need one, plus I’m getting old) I spent most of the afternoon sorting out the greenhouse. All the bits that need to go in the allotment are either on … Continue reading

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Thursday 6th June 2013 – Onions, Leeks, and Raised beds.

Another glorious day today, sorry if it’s raining where you are, so I won’t brag anymore…maybe just a bit. Now this morning I had planned to start sorting out the raised beds, but the nails I took down weren’t quite … Continue reading

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Tuesday 4th June 2013 – Kids are back to school, so I’m straight down the allotment.

Having not been to the allotment for just over a week, because of half term, the sight that greeted me was quite a shock. The grass had grown so much, and half of one plot was looking a bit of … Continue reading

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Robins, beans, and sweet potatoes.

Well it’s been a busy morning with one thing and another: Gas man (boiler decided not to turn itself off), Derek to see about replacing our fencing (I put it in 10 years ago and it’s had enough, but I’m … Continue reading

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Wednesday 22nd May 2013 – A fun afternoon in the greenhouse.

Well it’s just been gardening all day hasn’t it. I’ve done house work too, and other stuff, so I’m not neglecting those duties. I’ve been potting up loads, so here goes….Firstly, Melons “Ambrosia Cantaloupe” from Chuck and “Ogen“, then Fennel … Continue reading

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Wednesday 15th May 2013 – Afternoon spent in the greenhouse pottering about.

I’m still waiting for the migraine that came on on Monday to finally go. So going down the allotment when I can barely think straight isn’t the right place to be. Yesterday was basically wasted because of it, so I … Continue reading

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Wednesday 1st May 2013 – Lots more potting up.

Well the greenhouse is getting very full, and I’m having to shuffle stuff round. Lots of the seedlings need to be potted up now, so this afternoon I did a few, but the weekend is going to be taken up … Continue reading

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Monday 29th April 2013 – First taste of microgreen herbs.

Well it’s been another busy day, as I’m sure you can imagine. This morning I made another couple of films: Harvesting Microgreen herbs and harvesting salad leaves. Then down the allotment this afternoon to dig more and find the flask … Continue reading

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Wednesday 24th April 2013 – Sunglasses aren’t just for protecting your eyes against the sun.

This morning I was a busy bee up the allotment. Firstly I finished digging the bed where the carrots were going in. I’ve sown “Rainbow F1 Hybrid” and “Cosmic Colour Collection”. Then I had a little space left, so I … Continue reading

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