March Newsletter
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn“. ~ Lewis Grizzard For gardeners, the arrival of…
February Newsletter
“Growth takes time. Be patient. And while you’re waiting, pull a weed“. ~ Emilie Barnes February isn’t known to be…
Add some flavour to your garden with our Chelsea edibles
With an emphasis on wellbeing, this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is highlighting the benefits of growing for goodness and…
January and the Allotment Garden
By Richard Chivers When Christmas has passed and life resumes its normality, the biggest problem I find as a gardener…
Preserving Surplus Crops
Much of what we grow is best eaten fresh. I’m sure that many a pea doesn’t even make it as…
Feeding Mixed Corn to Chickens
Mixed corn is to chickens what chocolate is to many humans. Irresistible! My girls would be very happy if I…
Red Mite Control Advice
Much as we chicken keepers enjoy the summer months the warmer weather is not without its problems. Possibly the biggest…
June Vegetable Garden
With the 21st June being the longest day this is a month of wonderfully long daylight hours, warmth and sunshine.…
Bumblebees – Friends of Every Gardener
One good turn deserves another and bumblebees are very aware of this proverb. Encourage bumblebees to your garden and they…
Vegetables for Chickens – What to Grow
Vegetables for Chickens – what can you grow for them to enjoy? Gardens and allotments are the home to a…