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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 about it. Having worked in marketing for nearly 10 years where Excel spreadsheets are my chosen method for project management, it made sense to utilise these (not all that advanced) skills to create my allotment plan. I did this the first year I had my allotment...
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.
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 this new life I just wanted to share some more in-depth details of what's been going on. Plus, so many people have asked for the 'story' of the farm, so here goes! What's happened? It's been 3 months since I left my stable full-time job...
The "Protect our Playground" garden
The ‘Protect Our Playground’ will feature 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.
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.