Monthly Archives: May 2012
Feeling Sluggish……..
Having spent an evening down the plot I now believe that the crops that have succumbed to invaders are being devoured by the gardeners menace – SLUGS. This is a big area where i have very little knowledge or experience. Pests … Continue reading
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And the winner is……..
The results of my little runner been experiment are in and it was a resounding win for the indoor germination. The seeds that were potted up and placed in a propagator on the window cill in doors were up to 3 time … Continue reading
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Full of Beans……..
Been so busy that almost forgot to update the blog with whats bean (pun intended) happening. Awful I know but couldn’t resist. Jokes aside it’s time to get the runner beans underway. I have decided to use this for another … Continue reading
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Something for nothing……..
Everybody loves getting something for nothing right. Today I harvested my 4th lot of asparagus spears which were planted by the previous tenant. Although a joyous occasion it lacks the satisfaction of harvesting something that you have grown yourself. Happy … Continue reading
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Organisational Structures……..
After some rather on and off weather lately and my epic failure to get down the plot last weekend I decided to make the most of an early finish from work today. Having driven to Coulsdon in Surrey for a … Continue reading
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I’ll have a Pea please Bob……..
Well it’s may day bank holiday weekend and the weather is still pretty miserable here in Canterbury but hopefully it will stay dry for the remainder of the weekend so I’m off down the allotment tomorrow to plant a second … Continue reading
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Planting out……..
Thankfully there has been a break in the rain today (Wettest April for a 100 years according to the news) so made the most of it and headed down to the plot for a couple of hours after work. Have … Continue reading
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