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23/04/2018

Warmer springs are causing birds to be 'out of sync' with the caterpillars they feed their young on, according to researchers led by the RSPB and universities of Exeter and Edinburgh (stock).

14/04/2018

Finally got the spuds in the ground, just a few weeks late. Just the four variety this year but managed to squeeze space for another row So not what ever isnkeft to buy

12/04/2018

Join in on the fun convo with the 9GAG community

27/03/2018

James Wong’s simple solutions for the seed sowing season, says James Wong

27/03/2018

Some healthy looking chilli plants we have been growing indoors under lights for the first time.

27/03/2018

Finally able to get some crops into the ground. Only the harshest of veg tho as the beast from the east is coming back for another visit.

11/03/2018

Breaking new Ground Breaking new ground at an allotment can often be a daunting task. When you eventually calculate the space and orientation of beds to be dug, the hard work begins. Before taking a strimmer to the grass or start with a spade thoroughly inspect the entire area. Taking over former plots often produces surprises. Old but still fruiting plants, vegetables or fruit trees. [ 532 more words ]

Breaking new ground, If you are starting afresh with a new allotment or just starting to work on a new area here are a few tips to help you along. Some simple and basic advice that may seem common knowledge to you but may be invaluable to a new allotmenteer!

30/01/2018

Mother Nature After Christmas returning to the allotment always feels like starting all over again. Unfortunately for us this rung very true. Mother nature loved throwing new challenges on the allotment our way. The Polytunnel that we erected and had a great growing season, was destroyed. I believe storm Elanor was the culprit. The fence we built in case of such emergency did its job and kept the cover from the train tracks. [ 383 more words ]

New growing season and new challenges on the allotment. Mother Nature has dealt the lads at Growblogs a cruel hand. She huffed and she puffed and she blew our polytunnel to bits. So were back to square one. How we plan to start our growing season and overcome these challenges.

07/01/2018

Not a great start to the year. This was our polytunnel. Luckily the fence to stop it bowing towards the train tracks seemed to work. Gonna have to get a new cover and this time it's getting bolted down. Another job on the list!

04/01/2018

With less than 2 weeks to go until the start of our New Year New You programme, I'm sending a big shout out to all of you who may like to join us in making life changes opposed to quick fix diet fads. Although the programme will help you lose weight, it also focuses on addressing key nutrition. Learning to eat real, whole food that nourishes YOUR body, whilst reducing your toxic load allows you to change your habits and rebuild your relationship with food. Good health is a lifelong journey. If you would like to lose weight, break old habits and kick start your health and vitality in 2018, why not consider joining our New Year, New You 6 week healthy eating programme. Starting on Monday 15th January and costing just £65, the programme provides quick and easy recipes to cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Operating through a private Facebook group, you will have access to nutritional advice and support across the 6 weeks, with optional body stats. For more information or to book your place, please email me at [email protected] or call 07753 344927. I would love to chat to you about the benefits of the programme!

04/11/2017

Some great tasting veg at this time of year

29/10/2017

Academic research makes clear the social, mental and physical well-being benefits provided by community green spaces. In addition the Public Health Agency has identified numerous benefits of allotments to the community, including the promotion of good mental health, physical activity and nutrition,…