Monthly Archives: April 2015
Plot Structure
Last week I left the plot in a pretty chaotic state with cardboard and black plastic placed haphazardly over the undug section (ie most of the plot).This Sunday the plan was to make a quick visit to plot with partner … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Dowding, hesperis, no dig, thick mulch, tulips
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Message from the Plot
In a week dominated by work which seemed to increase and increase rather than get completed, there was no chance of getting to the plot – even though it is less than a mile away. Working inside on bright sharply … Continue reading
Getting Closer
Finally got to the plot yesterday morning and was hoping to catch sight of colour as I approached, but what is growing is still an energetic and cheerful green. Most of the plants look robust and healthy and some of … Continue reading
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Tagged achillea, cornflower, dahlias, East Oxford Farmers Market, hesperis, Moth mullein, scabious, Sweetpeas, tulip, zinnias
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What a Difference a Day Makes
After surviving lots of digging, weeding and lifting on the plot over the holidays, I managed to hurt my back simply picking up my bag of work for school. As a result last Tuesday and Wednesday I was in a … Continue reading
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Help from my Flower Friend Developing the Plot
Yesterday was a lovely productive day at the plot with flower friend. My not so flower enthusiastic partner kindly worked on the metal supports for the sweet peas and the grid was erected twenty four foot across the back of … Continue reading
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Tagged achillea, blue clay, euphorbis oblongata, Georgie Newbery, matacuna, nigella, Sweetpeas, verbena banarensis, white penstemon
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Homesown & The Developing Plot
Before I was loaned a plot of land to develop for growing cut flowers, I already had a front and back garden and three quarters of an allotment. The allotment is still a work in progress after 10 years or … Continue reading
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Tagged cut flowers, Homesown, sweet rocket, Wolvercote Farmers Market
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Blue and Bee Anxiety
A mixed day of darting into work to collect all that needs to be done and driving the car to see if it’s fixed (it’s not) and walking the poor old dog. Somewhere in the middle, managed to sit in … Continue reading
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Other plots and plans
After the hours of digging last week, the plot has had to develop without any help from me. Now the neglected allotment and garden need a little effort and attention. Have also been busy trying to get organised for the … Continue reading
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