Here’s what’s happening right now on our allotment: thanks so much to the Princes Trust volunteers! You can read the … More
Tag: Autumn
How did your garden grow?
Roundup from the annual Autumn Feast (as reported by Ruth) Autumn’s darkening nights and misty mornings are always a good time … More
Autumn’s gardening tips #4: maintenance
As we descend from the milder summery autumn to Autumn-Proper (we know, we know, it’s not terribly scientific) it’s a … More
Autumn’s gardening tips #3: compost like mad!
Feeling the turn in the air now? Do up your boots, throw on a jacket and get ready to compost! … More
Autumn’s gardening tips #2: planting
Think your planting season is over? Think again! As well as spring bulbs, hardy annuals such as Calendula (pot marigold) … More
Autumn’s gardening tips #1: harvest
It’s the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness so most fruits and vegetables need to be harvested to store or … More
Got a tomato or bean glut?
We’ve recently tried out this french bean and tomato relish recipe by the brilliant Dan Lepard and can confirm it … More
Save those seeds!
Have you grown some brilliant beans this year? Or are you triumphing with tomatoes? Ahead of our seed-saving workshop on 20th … More
What to do with all those nasturtiums…
It’s been such a mild autumn, lots of us have still got nasturtium plants hanging around! If you’re stuck for … More