Last week, while preparing our newly constructed raised beds, I came across a wireworm in the soil, which was not good news as we intend to grow potatoes and other root veg. After doing some research, we discovered that there is an effective, organic, natural way of dealing with these pests: nematodes (microscopic worms).
Last summer we undertook the mammoth task of sanding down and treating all our teak outdoor furniture. One of the pieces, an ornate Balinese bench, was treated and painted with …
Our veg patch project continues to forge on steadily. In this instalment we build our heavy duty trellises for runner vegetables along with protective boxes for our raised beds.
We placed a large order with Marshalls on March 27, 2020, for seeds and veg plugs for our new veg patch. At the time, they said they were experiencing delays …
We’ve had our Vortex home sewage treatment plant emptied and cleaned, and we’ve ensured that our tank’s blower has been configured and balanced properly. You can see everything in our …
The lovage in our herb garden has exploded. Lovage is like supercharged celery in terms of taste (with a hint of aniseed), so here’s my lovage soup recipe, which is …
Our resident moorhens have had their chicks, and just like the mallard duckings they are tiny and adorable. With the ducklings gone, it’s really nice to be able to enjoy …
With all the work happening on the veg patch, our ‘wild’ field has gone out of control. We need to strim it twice a year or the grass gets up …
April was a ridiculously sunny and pleasant month. We had a lot of blue sky with very little cloud cover, and this reflected in our solar PV production leading to …