A journal of our growing adventures in a newbuild kitchen garden on the East Coast of Scotland.
As you probably already know, the presence of pollinators in our gardens – whether we grow our own fruit and vegetables or not – is crucial for the success of our plants and for the planet. There are lots of ways to draw pollinators into your space but the best, in my experience, is lavender. …
It’s Garlic Planting Day! This year I’ve planted our garlic cloves a little earlier than I normally would. I had a bit of free time today and I was worried that it was now… or not quite never but certainly a while before I’d get round to it. There’s a definite nip in the air …