“Dig” or “No Dig”?
I’ve read a lot over the years about “no dig” techniques where you simply mulch each year adding nutrients as you go. Whilst I like the sound of this in theory I can’t really see how it would work on our land.
This is very worrying.
UKs horticultural sector worth £1.4BN could be wiped out by shutdown in weeks
Bit O’Dry Stone Walling
‘Jack of all trades and master o’none’ was one of my dad’s sayings when I was growing up. I remember him saying it quite often but can’t for the life of me remember in what context. Anyway it could certainly apply to me when it comes to dry stone walling.
The Dreaded Conifer
This was a hedge we never really wanted but became a necessity
BBKA – Bee News
As the weather warms up and the bees become more active the monthly ‘what to do’ page is especially welcome.
Chitting Seed Potatoes
Has everyone got trays of seed potatoes chitting (sprouting) on window sills around the house or is it just me? I’ve currently got first earlies, second earlies and maincrop in plastic egg trays getting ready for planting. The process of … Continued
New roof for the Chuck’s
a couple of hours work and £39.00
Has Spring Sprung?
What a joy! In the brief respite between the seemingly constant wind and rain of the last few weeks my pots of daffodils have flowered. Of course this totally expected event that happens every year we plant them should come … Continued
Bee Important……
Wildlife.net Following a meeting at the Royal Geographical Society in London, United Kingdom the Earthwatch Institute declared bees the most important living beings on this Planet, however, according to wildlife experts & scientists many bees have joined the long list of Endangered species 🐝 With so much about … Continued
Hungry Bees
It’s late winter and like many beekeepers I start to get a little nervous about what may be happening inside my hives. Storms Ciara, Dennis and this weekend Jorge have made just earning a living for myself a challenge with … Continued