Almost Organic - Dorset UK

16/12/2024

It has been a while since I posted in here, health problems yet again.
Anyhow, this is a properly ripe Marrow, time to start eating it tomorrow I think. :)

30/10/2024

Nasty Urtiums are taking over, this is going to be hell next year.

22/10/2024

Just one missing from this Years haul at the Horticultural shows, 10 trophies, 1 RHS Banksian medal, funny to think that in 1962 The 5th Earl of Kilmorey was awarded the trophy with the Oak base. :)

25/08/2024

Absolutely divine, best Melons I have grown, must save some seeds. 😁

31/07/2024

Spuds :)

Change of direction this year, decided to fill an 8' x 4' raised bed with potatoes instead of the 30 litre pots, not sure if it was the right decision. I thi...

23/07/2024

Mason Bees eggs moved into the shed today, better chance of survival, will put them back outside next April.

15/07/2024

Not seen much Sun this year, so here are some Sunflowers to make the day feel cheerier.

15/07/2024

Lifted a few onions to allow time for them to cure before the local shows, will take around 4 to 6 weeks for them to reach perfection.
Yellow onions are averaging 1lb 4ozs.

11/07/2024

Harvesting the pickling shallots 2024.

Weather dictates what we do in the garden, the weather in the Uk has been rotten for most of this year so far, the pickling shallots had to be lifted.BONUS -...