Squash varieties are the stars of the kitchen, versatile and reflective of the season they’re grown. Fresh summer squash, ripe and crisp, makes a great addition to the grill, while fa… Read More

Growing zucchini on a trellis, vertical planting | NICKY1841 Growing zucchini vertically is an excellent way to save space in your garden while also making it easier to manage pests and d… Read More

Growing your own food is one of the most life-affirming things you can do AND you get to eat delicious veggies as a result. And it’s totally possible, even if you live in a small space… Read More

It’s colourful-meal-time! No colour enhancement necessary for Salad Blue potatoes (they’re actually a maincrop). Fabulous looking and great flavour.The one Salad Blue plant that… Read More

If you have a hobby farm, it’s time to take it up a notch and learn how to make your own livestock feed.  If you want to survive independently, you need to know how to not only… Read More

So we’re just about done with 2021. Rather a similar year to 2020 due to the pandemic but thank goodness for the allotment and the ability to work from home. I’ve been read… Read More

So that's the last of this year's squash tunnel photos - I hope I didn’t hear a little cheer - the area is cleared and waiting for the trenches to be re-dug in time for the manure deli… Read More

Well, that’s August finished.We took home this colourful selection of veggies yesterday. The yellow courgettes are from Neal’s plot (thanks Neal) and they’re now part of a… Read More

This photo sums up yesterday’s time on the allotment; lovely warm sunshine interrupted by hefty showers which sent plotholders scattering across site to the toolshed, cars or polytunne… Read More

This is the obligatory look back over the year - a year that certainly didn’t follow any plan and I don’t suppose there are many who aren’t happy to see the back of 2020 wi… Read More

I’m so glad I left the globe artichoke flower on the plant when I was too slow to pick it. What a beauty, especially up close - go on, zoom in on it. The petals remind me of sea anemon… Read More

No matter your reason for getting into Battlefield 5, you no doubt love the Medic class. Very few classes rack up points like a Medic does, getting kills, revives and heals throughout the ga… Read More

We got to the Town Hall with about an hour to set up the HAHA stand. It's always rather daunting when faced with 2 empty tables and surrounded by baskets, bags and boxes of vegetables. There… Read More