A Leek Lover

2 months ago by Katie

Winter is starting to set in now and the temperatures are dipping ever so slightly (it's been an ever so mild Winter so far hasn't it?!) The frosty mornings and cold weather does mean one thing though, and that is soup! I am a little addicted to making soup...

Happy Halloween

4 months ago by Katie

Happy Halloween everyone! I have never really celebrated halloween and I know that us Brits have nothing on the Americans, but this halloween is a little bit special because it's the first time I've ever grown my own pumpkins. I decided to grow two small varie...

The Head Gardener

4 months ago by Katie

I pretty much owe my love of gardening to my Dad and possibly my Dad's side of the family. He often tells stories of his parents who both enjoyed gardening, growing fruit and veg and using the produce in the kitchen to make jams, chutneys and cordials. Even hi...

Homegrown is best!

5 months ago by Katie

I pulled up the last of the carrots at the weekend and I couldn't contain my excitement when I noticed that two of the carrots were tangled together, I had always wanted some 'cuddling' carrots! Along with the cuddling carrots there were short ones, fat ones, ...

Sunshine, Rain and Thunder!

5 months ago by Katie

The weather has taken a dramatic turn for the worse over the past week with rain, wind and thunder putting a halt on trips to the allotment. Combine that with darker evenings and working on a chicken coop as well means that it put a complete stop on my little ...

Winter is Coming…

1 year ago by Katie