Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter
Leaves raked, beds mulched, hoses drained. A checklist for the last weekend of October.
Read more →Hello, and welcome to the plot.
This is my garden diary: 120 square metres of heavy clay, six raised beds, three compost bays, one greenhouse and an ongoing war with the slugs. I write about what I grow, what works, and (mostly) what does not.
Planting Garlic in October
Garlic needs a cold spell to form proper bulbs. October is the month to get the cloves in.
Read more →Saving Seeds from Heirloom Beans
Beans are the perfect first crop for seed saving. They barely cross-pollinate and dry on the plant.
Read more →Making Compost That Doesn't Smell
If your compost heap smells, it is too wet and has too much green stuff. Here is the fix.
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