The diary of two novice gardeners and chicken keepers
Posted in Allotments on Apr 20th, 2011
My sister gave me a pot of seedlings but she couldn’t remember the name of them. I have potted on a load now and they are coming on well. Last time I spoke to her she said she thought they were Lychris or Rose Campion and I am very pleased because they are beautiful plants [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 16th, 2011
I have sown a deep tray of Leek Musselburgh and put the tray into a polythene bags to preserve moisture and heat. I have grown this variety before with varying success which has more to do with the gardener than the variety. I shall grow them on until they look sturdy enough to plant out [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 16th, 2011
I have sown a batch of Brussel Sprouts Noisette. Noisette are an old French variety that produces small to medium sized sprouts with a nutty flavour. Tip – Cut the top from this plant as soon as big enough to eat. This encourages the rest of the sprouts to mature at the same time rather than gradually but can reduce the [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 13th, 2011
The Lupin seeds have germinated and are already forming true leaves. I have sown seeds of dwarf Nasturtium both a mixed packet and some with varigated leaves and deep red flowers. I have had a go with some dwarf Scabiosa seeds in modules. These are not easy to germinate in my experience so fingers crossed. [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 20th, 2011
Today was another lovely day. A bit of grey cloud but warm enough for my first proper visit to the allotment. We did a lot of tidying up and digging over of beds. I brought back some bags of seed heads that had been left over the Winter to dry out. I have already put [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 19th, 2011
After having no computer and no internet for over a month I am finally able to write on my weblog. It has seemed an age. The weather this morning is beautiful with blue skies and sunshine lighting up the new growth in the garden. Out in the world there is civil uprising in the Middle [...]
Posted in Allotments on Jan 31st, 2011
The seed potatoes are now in egg boxes on the window ledge. I bought two packets of Rocket, eight in each, from the pound shop, three packs of Sharps Express, ten in each, from Focus and I have about twelve Vivaldi saved from some from Sainsburys. To save on costs I am hoping to use [...]
Posted in Allotments on Jan 22nd, 2011
I ordered some bulbs from T&M at the end of last year but so far they haven’t arrived so yesterday I was tempted to buy some from Netto. They should have been planted in the Autumn but as they were only £2 I am going to risk it. They are a collection of pinks and [...]
Posted in Allotments on Jan 8th, 2011
We have started to think about the new season. I know it is too early yet to sow seeds and I am determined to be patient. First thing on the agenda is to get the seed potatoes and start them chitting in egg boxes on the window ledge. I am sticking to earlies only again [...]
Posted in Allotments on Dec 18th, 2010
