Gardening, for many, is a sacred practice. It’s a dance between humans and nature, a testament to our ability to nurture and create. Still, as we move further into the 21st century, even this age-old practice is evolving, embracing the digital age. Enter the world of AI and gardening – two seemingly contrasting domains that, …
Ah, the joys of gardening! I remember the day I decided to take my green thumb to the next level by investing in a greenhouse. The idea of growing my own fruits, veggies, and flowers all year round, while being eco-friendly and self-sufficient, was nothing short of a dream, but then, I stumbled upon a…
If you’re like us and enjoy gardening or reducing your food waste, composting might be on your mind. When I first started composting, we were overwhelmed with different opinions and advice about whether or not air holes were necessary for my composting bin. It took us a while to sort through the information and determine…
I’ve always been interested in the idea of composting because I care a lot about being environmentally friendly, and I like to garden. I can remember the sense of achievement after observing my first compost pile transform from food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-dense, black soil. I thought I was doing my part to…
We really do need to put out these updates more often, but life is BUSY right now! Last time we spoke, we were letting you know all about the things that had happened in the summer. From the tadpoles to the furry invaders to the bees and our plans for winter! Allotment Times This year…
Tomato blight is a fungal disease that can devastate a tomato crop. It is important to take measures to control the spread of the disease and to dispose of infected plants properly. Composting is a great way to dispose of infected plants and help control the spread of the disease. As a general rule, the…
Collecting rainwater in barrels or water butts is something that most gardeners do without thinking about it, but is this rainwater collected actually safe to use on your vegetable plot, and should you be giving any consideration to how you’re collecting water? I took a deep dive into this topic when it came up as…
