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Handmade Beauty Hamper

9 months ago by Katie

Ever since owning my allotment I've dreamed of making my own jams, preserves and drinks using homegrown produce that I've lovingly looked after and harvested. That feeling soon evolved into wanting to make more homemade goodies and this past Christmas I've bee...

Planting Potatoes

2 years ago by Katie

Well what a glorious past couple of days it's been down here in Hampshire! It was such a nice feeling waking up on Thursday to the sun shining through the window and it most definitely changed my mood. Both me and my Dad decided to have Friday afternoon off fr...

An Alternative Christmas Wreath

2 years ago by Katie

Christmas is only 3 days away and as per usual I'm a tad behind on the wreath making front... I honestly don't know where the time went and since arriving back from Wales on Wednesday after spending a week there due to a family emergency it's been all hands on...

Planting Garlic in a Container

2 years ago by Katie

I've had the allotment for 4 years now and I've attempted to grow garlic twice in the past, both times it failed miserably and part of me blames the heavy clay soil we have here in the South. The Winters have been wet, damp and grey and garlic hates to be sat ...

What to do in April

4 years ago by Katie

Yes, that's right, we're halfway through April already and now is one of the busiest times in the garden! I've been a tad busy in Wales and working on the online shop and garden shows but there are plenty of jobs to be getting on with at the allotment and in t...

What to do in March

4 years ago by Katie

It's March... the daffodils are out, lambs are bouncing around the fields and Spring is within reach! Congratulations to those of you that haven't given in to the temptation of sowing seeds too early, it's warmed up a little bit but it's still cold and windy o...

Planting Potatoes

5 years ago by Katie

Planting the potatoes officially starts the growing season off for me, even though I've been sowing seeds for a few weeks now! There's something so special about finally getting out on the allotment and putting something straight into the ground, and potatoes ...

My Gardening Book List

5 years ago by Katie

Last week I shared my favourite cookery book list so this week it's time to focus on the gardening books in my collection. I have a slight obsession with beautiful gardening books, I love looking at photographs of allotments and crops, so to me a good book has...

Planting Guide: Cranberries

5 years ago by Katie

I have to confess that I'm not the best cranberry grower, my last two bushes died within a year due to lack of care and knowledge. However, I am one determined girl and after much research I am ready to try again, I will have cranberries for christmas dinner! ...

Guide (9 posts found)

Handmade Beauty Hamper

Planting Potatoes

An Alternative Christmas Wreath

Planting Garlic in a Container

What to do in April

What to do in March

Planting Potatoes

My Gardening Book List

Planting Guide: Cranberries

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