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By Rachel M Posted on March 8, 2020

Let the battle begin

We had a nice afternoon at the allotment today planting some tatties and spreading lovely soil from the compost heap over the garden beds. There’s something very satisfying about getting … Continue reading Let the battle begin

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, garden, gardening, plot, slugs, vegetables, weeds
By Rachel M Posted on July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

The best shed

When we took possession of our allotment in September 2017, the shed was in a terrible state. The roof had caved in and there was about 5cm of water in … Continue reading The best shed

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, garden, painting, shed
By Rachel M Posted on July 10, 2018

The pear tree: one month on

The pear tree I planted a month ago that looked rather dead has sprung back to life. In fact, all the plants in the whisky barrel have changed dramatically in … Continue reading The pear tree: one month on

Categories: JournalTags: garden, gardening, pear tree, pears, planter, raised bed
By Rachel M Posted on June 16, 2018

The pleasures of gardening and composting

I never thought I’d be excited about a compost bin but I am. He arrived today and he is a Hotbin. I haven’t given him a name yet but he’ll … Continue reading The pleasures of gardening and composting

Categories: JournalTags: artichoke, compost, composting, garden, gardening, hotbin, poppy
By Rachel M Posted on June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

The interminable battle with slugs and weeds

I’ve been struggling with the slugs at the allotment this year. Most of the seedlings I’ve planted have completely vanished, presumably eaten by slugs. Last month I applied nematodes to … Continue reading The interminable battle with slugs and weeds

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, farming, garden, gardening, organic, plot, slugs, vegetables, weeds
By Rachel M Posted on June 2, 2018

A pear tree in a whisky barrel

The local school was selling fruit trees for fund-raising and I bought a pear tree. They were meant to be dwarf/patio varieties which appealed to me because although I have … Continue reading A pear tree in a whisky barrel

Categories: JournalTags: fruit trees, garden, gardening, pear, photos, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on May 30, 2018

Blue poppy

The Himalayan blue poppy is flowering in my garden again. I always love watching the garden spring into life after winter. The changes are so pronounced and so quick. Every … Continue reading Blue poppy

Categories: JournalTags: blue poppy, garden, photos, pics
By Rachel M Posted on September 29, 2017

I’ve been upgraded!

This week I was offered a larger plot at the allotments: a half size plot. Mine is a microplot and they’re meant to be only temporary. Microplots are 50m2 while … Continue reading I’ve been upgraded!

Categories: JournalTags: allotments, DIY, garden, gardening, plot, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

Alien eggs in the backyard

Recently I spotted what had to be an alien’s eggs incubating in our backyard. So naturally, I decided not to disturb them. A little while later I went back and … Continue reading Alien eggs in the backyard

Categories: JournalTags: fungus, garden, gardening, mushrooms
By Rachel M Posted on August 10, 2017August 11, 2017

A harvest of four carrots

I was horrified last week when one of the other plotters at the allotments told me the growing season is almost over. We really haven’t got very much food from … Continue reading A harvest of four carrots

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, garden, gardening, plot, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on June 4, 2017June 4, 2017

Kia Kaha

I’ve had one glass of wine and I’m really pissed. I don’t want everyone to think I’m an alcoholic or anything because alcohol is best avoided. I don’t drink very often … Continue reading Kia Kaha

Categories: JournalTags: broccoli, garden, kia kaha, Maori, poppies, red lentils, terror, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on September 25, 2016September 25, 2016

A hedgehog house

We got a hedgehog house for our garden. I hope a hedgehog finds it suitable and moves in. I think it looks very inviting. That old pot next to it has … Continue reading A hedgehog house

Categories: JournalTags: flowers, garden, gardening, glasshouse, greenhouse, hedgehogs, plants, seedlings
By Rachel M Posted on September 18, 2016

My garden

I lay on the trampoline today looking up and this is what I saw. Very soon now the trampoline is going to turn into a gigantic bucket of leaves – … Continue reading My garden

Categories: JournalTags: cyclamen, garden, gardening, photos, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on September 10, 2016February 16, 2018

Castle Fraser

My aunt and uncle have left now – I thoroughly enjoyed having them here. We went to Castle Fraser on Thursday and I’m only just getting around to posting the pics. … Continue reading Castle Fraser

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, castle, Castle Fraser, castles, garden, National Trust, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on July 8, 2016

Harald has been Wapuued

I finally did it! I plastered Wapuu stickers all over Harald. These are the Wapuus of Europe. I also took another selfie of my sunflower which is now taller than I … Continue reading Harald has been Wapuued

Categories: JournalTags: cargo bike, garden, Harald, poppies, poppy, stickers, sunflower, wapuu, WordPress
By Rachel M Posted on May 27, 2016

The gin verdict

This might be a little premature because I haven’t finished the treatment but so far, gin seems to be working well as a weapon against hair lice. I treated Elizabeth’s and … Continue reading The gin verdict

Categories: JournalTags: cooking, curry, garden, gardening, hair lice, kale, lice
By Rachel M Posted on April 10, 2016April 10, 2016

Brexit and other things

On the 23rd June 2016 the UK will vote on whether they want to remain in the European Union. We get to vote in this referendum and although I’m still … Continue reading Brexit and other things

Categories: JournalTags: Brexit, Cookie law, daffodils, EU, European Union, garden
By Rachel M Posted on September 8, 2015

Frogs in my garden

My father is making a very speedy recovery now and going from strength to strength which is a huge relief. This means I can start worrying about unimportant things that … Continue reading Frogs in my garden

Categories: JournalTags: frogs, garden, new house, plum tree, plums, sofas, trees
By Rachel M Posted on September 6, 2015

A new home

It has been a hectic and stressful week this week. Settlement for the house we bought was on Friday and we moved in yesterday. But the most stressful part was … Continue reading A new home

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: bypass, double-upper, Family, garden, heart operation, new house, operation
By Rachel M Posted on March 10, 2012

Zeki’s grave and photos

We buried Zeki in our back yard and planted a fern on the grave. Daniel helped us and was very interested in the process.   He does not seem bothered … Continue reading Zeki’s grave and photos

Categories: Auckland, PhotosTags: garden, party, photos, Zeki

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