Raising vegetables and flowers from seeds is a sure-fire way to grow strong, abundant, and healthy plants for your allotment garden. There’s a time and a place for direct sowings such as for carrots and potatoes. Even purchasing tubers for showy dahlias can really give your allotment garden a much-needed boost of colour and vibrancy. But if you’re a seed addict like me … [Read more...] about Raise plants from seed like an expert in 5 easy steps
How to build a robust pallet compost bin
Building a robust pallet compost bin isn’t that difficult and can add to the sense of achievement as a keen gardener. If you’ve ever used Lego then you’re in good shape to make the perfect compost bin for your allotment garden. For best results build your pallet compost bin on level ground and directly onto the soil so that the earthworms have access to the material from … [Read more...] about How to build a robust pallet compost bin
3 of the the best vegetables for early sowing in late Winter and early Spring
As a keen gardener starting off the new season with early sowings in late Winter and early Spring is a key priority. The valuable time gains made from sowing seeds undercover means early harvests in the summer and the chance to plan and grow a second set of vegetables for Autumn and Winter harvests. It also allows plants to become hardy before being planted out in … [Read more...] about 3 of the the best vegetables for early sowing in late Winter and early Spring
How to create a no dig allotment in 6 steps
No dig allotment gardening will provide you with many happy years of healthy plants and soil using an environmentally friendly method without chemicals or fertilisers. The principle behind the idea of a no-dig approach is to feed the soil with nutrient-rich decomposed organic material which will in turn feed your plants. Great looking flowers and great tasting vegetables … [Read more...] about How to create a no dig allotment in 6 steps
The secret of creating the best compost with dalek bins
If you've got a no-dig allotment garden or you simply want to make great compost that will provide nutrients to your plants all year round, you'll need a simple system to follow throughout the season. In other words, you'll need to: gather the right mix of organic materials and,place them somewhere to decompose and can easily be turned What follows is the system I've … [Read more...] about The secret of creating the best compost with dalek bins