Latest posts
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How to plan an allotment using Excel/Google Sheets
Something which has always fascinated me is how people plan their garden spaces, and it’s something I often ask on the podcast and get such a range of answers. From people who draw out their allotments entirely to scale in an architectural manner, to those who do not plan at all, I love to hear…
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Christmas gifts for gardeners
The festive season is upon us and something I am often asked is for gift ideas for gardeners, sometimes by people on the hunt for inspiration for their own lists, and others in search of a perfect gift for the plant-lover in their life. So, I thought I’d compile a list of some of my…
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September: Starting the Flower Farm
September has certainly felt like a long slog of being eternally busy. I wanted to sit down and write this diary entry to give a bit of a glimpse at the current reality, but also just to help get my thoughts in order whilst everything feels a little bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, I am LOVING…
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The “Protect our Playground” garden
The ‘Protect Our Playground’ featured at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2022 within the community allotments section. This allotment aims to educate on the importance of protecting our soils and reconnecting with nature in partnership with Plastic Free North Devon. On the allotment, everything is edible, homegrown, reused or repurposed, and centres primarily around captivating…
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Compost, cleaning and cooking on cold days
Wow, what a wild few months it has been! For those who think winter in the garden is time for ‘a well-deserved rest’, you are very, very wrong. I’m not sure I’ve ever worked harder on the allotment! The shed has been revamped with a few luxe elements, the beds have all been topped with…