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    July veg patch update

    by Mars 3 July 2020

    It’s been about six weeks since we planted and seeded the bulk of our summer vegetables and things are coming along nicely. Despite setbacks from slugs and pests, the bulk of our veg is doing well, and we’ll cover the top performers in the veg patch to date.

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  • Anyone fancy some nettle tea?

    by Mars 1 July 2020

    This afternoon we dispensed nettle tea that’s been brewing for a month to plants around the garden that were in need of a nitrogen and iron boost. Using a 10:1 …

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    Netatmo Weather Station Review: unboxing and setting up

    by Mars 30 June 2020

    Being on the path to sustainability with renewable heating, solar PV and our new veg patch, the weather has never been more important to us, so we’re very excited to …

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  • Schizophrenic weather

    by Mars 29 June 2020

    Climate change has become big news and it has undoubtedly become politicized and monetized. There are detractors and supporters, but it’s undeniable that the weather has become schizophrenic.

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  • Veg patch pests that are really stressing me out

    by Mars 28 June 2020

    Growing your own vegetables is filled with satisfaction when you pick and harvest food, but the process is equally stressful for first time gardeners like us, and I’ll briefly touch …

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  • Reclaimed, rustic wood planters for succulents

    by Mars 26 June 2020

    My wife purchased some well priced succulents from our local garden centre and asked me to make some rustic wood planters.

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  • No water on the hottest day of the year

    by Mars 25 June 2020

    You can’t make this up. No water on Christmas evening and Boxing Day, and now no water on the hottest day of the year. It’s a joke; just not a …

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  • Gardening and tending to our smallholding is like going to the gym

    by Mars 23 June 2020

    I’ve always been a fit and sporty individual, and I’ve tried to find ways to exercise even when we had office jobs, from running and cycling to yoga and pushing …

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  • Shattered!

    by Mars 21 June 2020

    After a full day of keeping me company in the field, patrolling the property and keeping our garlic and veg patch pest free, Leopold deserves some quality R&R. Shattered, is …

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