You can never have too much compost. Organic materials mixed into your soil will improve structure, balance drainage and increase nutrients. Bacteria and other friendly soil dwelling creatures such as earth worms will also benefit from compost as a mulch (left on the surface), or partially dug-in.
Growing onions from seed
Since ancient times, they have been used for medicinal application. They are antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-asthmatic, can lower blood pressure/cholesterol and are rich in vitamin C and A.
Sempervivums
There are many plants that are very good at coping with extremes in weather, Sempervivums, also known as Houseleeks or Liveforever are such plants
Bug box for bees, ladybirds & lacewings
In order to win the battle of the pest, we need to become a regular ‘Bill Oddie’. Build a bug a home.
Helleborus for Winter Colour
Who said that winter had to be a drab season? When most perennials are in a state of slumber, the humble Helleborus puts on a noble display.
Tropaeolum speciosum – The Flame Flower (Perennial)
This herbaceous perennial nasturtium will happily scramble into a hedge row or up a tree and add a splash of summer colour to your garden.
Nasturtium majus Cobra
Award winning Nasturtium majus Cobra is now available for the first time after many years of seed stock building. It originally won the Fleuroselect Novelty mark back in 1999.
Begonia Aromantics
Now you can buy scented begonias! Begonias grow quickly from seed, flower profusely and many varieties have tubers that can be overwintered and planted out the following year to provide yet another summer festival of colour.
Retro rockery rockets!
Don’t turn your back on rockeries – Alpines are used to a hard life as it is!
Sunny day on the allotment
Nice weather – an excuse to get down on to the allotment. Yesterday I separated and transplanted garlic cloves
Warmer days – Spring’s on it’s way!
Winter is not a time to be sitting on your laurels! There are plenty of things to do around the allotment and garden in the lead up to spring.