I didn’t plan to have no updates all summer, but it’s happened. I’ve been busy though. So, just a quick summary of what’s been going on. The summer was pretty crap, weather-wis… more →
Leafyleith's Blogwrote 6 days ago: “What are the greatest threat to my mange toute?” I asked. ”Birds – protect … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Been having a few construction problems. Really wish I played more with Lego or Meccano when I was … more →
wrote 9 months ago: Figure 1: French Dwarf Beans (Purple Teepee variety); some of which has already made up my tea last … more →
wrote 9 months ago: When we dug up some rather fine purple carrots a couple of weeks ago, we thought we might actually h … more →
wrote 11 months ago: On Thursday evening we had fun constructing these wigwam supports for the dwarf beans and green bean … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Our seeds @ 8 days, a photo by ourgreenthumbs on Flickr. So the beetroots aren’t doing a lot, … more →
wrote 1 year ago: , a photo by ourgreenthumbs on Flickr. Courgettes, Beetroot, Carrotts, Leeks, Lettuce, Romanesco, Ca … more →
wrote 1 year ago: As well as getting the raised beds built and filled, the fruit trees and bushes planted and the new … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Where you locate your vegetable patch can have a big impact on your degree of success. Most people p … more →
wrote 1 year ago: The winter months here are mainly dry and cool so its the best time for growing vegetables because t … more →
wrote 1 year ago: We’ve had a very wet summer in Sydney! As a result of the regular soakings, the garden is gorg … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Update 1: The beans are beaning! Which is mad, as they’re about a foot tall. Update 2: capsicum flow … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Variously called dwarf, green or French beans, these are an easy and reliable summer crop for the ho … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I didn’t plan to have no updates all summer, but it’s happened. I’ve been busy tho … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Gazania Tiger Stripes I attended the annual Thompson & Morgan press event this week when we were … more →
wrote 2 years ago: The time is beginning when it takes longer to harvest crops than it does to do other jobs in the gar … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Been to the allotment a few times this week but not had chance to blog it, so will make up for it no … more →
wrote 2 years ago: So, where was I? It’s been a while, we’ve got a bit of catching up to do. Last summer sa … more →
wrote 2 years ago: It been a busy few days at the allotment I’ve spent a few hours at the allotment but seem not … more →