Tag Archives: Charles Dowding

Plotting the Progress of No Dig

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Yesterday, when the sun came out unexpectedly (at least for me and the BBC forecast), I made a short visit to see the plot. Last time it had been frozen solid and it was difficult to tell what it was … Continue reading →

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Picking up the Plot: July 27th

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Well over a month since the last post which reflects that the avalanches at work kept on coming right up until the end of term. Have had a week’s holiday now and part of it has been spent trying to … Continue reading →

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Plot Structure

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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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