Anti hotspot tape is a great way to prolong the life of your polytunnel covers by reducing the damaging effects of the sun on the plastic coverings. Why use Anti Hotspot Tape? It prevents heat...
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Finally nearly all my plants are in now. It seems to have taken ages this year. I don't know, the weather seems colder for longer these days. My sister says it is because I am getting old, but...
This winter I am not doing much in the way of crops, I had a few issues this year and want to give the ground a rest and a good dose of manure. I have a few leeks, some kale and I am planting my...
Well as April draws to a close I am reviewing my progress on the allotment. My new half plot is coming on well. I now have the structure in and some apples that are flowering, raspberries that...
Yesterday was amazing on the allotment. Although it is still early January it felt like spring. With all the high winds I thought I'd better go and check my cloche as when when pinned down it has...
2014 sees the start of the carrot experiment. Carrots are an easy to grow root veg. I didn't plant them last year as I am not a huge carrot fan. I use only a few a year. Also carrots do not...
