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Stories, Tips & Traditions

Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

Timing Your Planting: When To Plant Garlic

Garlic depends on choosing the right variety for British conditions, preparing your soil properly, and planting at precisely the right time. Let’s talk about when to plant garlic.

Why I Switched to Weekly Organic fruit and vegetables delivery

I started exploring organic fruit and vegetables delivery around 2 months ago. Initially, I was sceptical about the whole concept. Would I end up with random vegetables I didn’t know how to cook? Would the produce be fresh? And honestly, would I actually use everything before it went off?

How to Grow Broccoli in Your Plot

Broccoli comes in all shapes and sizes so lets look at how to grow butters best friend.

How No Dig Transformed My Vegetable Garden: Charles Dowding No Dig

Success with Charles Dowding’s no dig method comes down to consistency and observation. The approach isn’t complicated, but it requires commitment, lets read on.

Digging Plants: When and How to Lift Your Garden Plants Without Damage

Digging your plants out of existing compost or repotting is an essential in allotment growing and gardening however it’s important you know how to!

When To Plant Tulip Bulbs: The Six Week Window That Matters

This is a tough one because is there a perfect time to plant tulip bulbs? Lets find out.