The diary of two novice gardeners and chicken keepers
Posted in Allotments on Nov 24th, 2009
Sweet Pea (Delicate Pleasures)
Here are sweet peas,on tip-toe for a flight
With wings of gentle flush o’er delicate white,
And taper fingers catching at all things
To bind them all about with tiny rings
Keats
Although it is a bit late I am going to chit some saved Sweet Pea seeds and set them in the lean to for overwintering [...]
Posted in Allotments on Nov 19th, 2009
We surprised even ourselves when we came home with two trays of goodies on our last visit to the plots. I gathered a few tomatoes from the lean to and have left the plants intact as they have quite a bit of fruit still green. I don’t suppose they will ripen but we will give [...]
Posted in Allotments on Nov 19th, 2009
I spoke too soon when I said there would be no work involved as the fruit cage was up and running. Three of the uprights have snapped off at ground level. My brother Roy has bought some metal rods to strengthen the posts so that will be the first job on our next visit. We [...]
Posted in Allotments on Nov 12th, 2009
We have had some ups and downs this season and got to the point of almost giving up. Mostly because of lack of time and other committments. However I am now thinking about trying to do better next year. I am planning to have a think about what to grow and what to leave out. [...]
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