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By Rachel M Posted on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Pot-pourri from a Surrey Garden

This book appeared in the post today. It was addressed to me but I have no idea who sent it. Perhaps it’s a birthday present? Thank you whoever you are! … Continue reading Pot-pourri from a Surrey Garden

Categories: JournalTags: book, gardening, landscape, Mrs C.W. Earle, Pot-pourri from a Surrey Garden
By Rachel M Posted on September 6, 2020

Spuds

I’ve never been a huge fan of potatoes but it’s funny how when you start growing something yourself it takes on a new value. Potatoes are so easy to grow, … Continue reading Spuds

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, Allan Park, allotment, Cults, gardening, ice-skating, potatoes, swamp
By Rachel M Posted on August 16, 2020

Bees in the artichoke

Another Sunday of weeding at the plot has come and gone. It’s amazing how much the plot changes from winter to summer. This was the plot back in April. Here … Continue reading Bees in the artichoke

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, artichoke, broccoi, courgette, gardening, garlic, kale, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on May 17, 2020

Eating weeds

When everyone was panic-buying in March I saw some stinging nettle springing up in our backyard and decided to leave it there rather than weed it out. Stinging nettle is … Continue reading Eating weeds

Categories: JournalTags: cycling, food, gardening, nettle, Pashley, soup, stinging nettle, Vegan, weeds
By Rachel M Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Two years at Award Force and the dandelion war

It has been more than two years since I started with Award Force and a year since I became a product manager. I love my job, my role, the company, … Continue reading Two years at Award Force and the dandelion war

Categories: JournalTags: Award Force, dandelions, employment, gardening, job, work
By Rachel M Posted on April 19, 2020

Perennial vegetables

I harvested lots of green leafy veg at the allotment today. I’ve remembered what the cauliflower-looking plant is. It’s a perennial broccoli that I planted last summer called Brassica Oleracea … Continue reading Perennial vegetables

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, gardening, perennial broccoli, vegetables
By Rachel M Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Kale, parsnip, and a recipe for bannocks

I went to my plot today to pick some kale. I also found this huge parsnip. It was pretty quiet at the allotments with practically no one there on what … Continue reading Kale, parsnip, and a recipe for bannocks

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, bannocks, bread, gardening, parsnip, plot, recipe, Scotland, Scottish, soup
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 December 22, 2019

Wonky parsnips and the winter solstice

I went to my allotment today having not been there for a few weeks. I picked some leeks and parsnips for Christmas dinner but my leeks are looking a bit … Continue reading Wonky parsnips and the winter solstice

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, gardening, kale, leeks, parsnips, vegetables, winter solstice, Yule
By Rachel M Posted on November 18, 2019

A cucumber in Scotland in November

Yesterday I picked all these tomatoes at my allotment and even discovered a cucumber! This must be a first for Aberdeen: a cucumber in November. I thought my cucumber plant … Continue reading A cucumber in Scotland in November

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, autumn, gardening, glasshouse, greenhouse
By Rachel M Posted on November 3, 2019

Pickings from my allotment and buffet breakfasts

I got a funny mix of summer and winter veg at the plot today. The tomatoes in the glasshouse are still fruiting, although more slowly now, and I harvested the … Continue reading Pickings from my allotment and buffet breakfasts

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, breakfast, buffet, gardening, pancakes, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on August 10, 2019

Pitmedden Gardens

Last Monday was a bank holiday here and we took the opportunity to visit Pitmedden Gardens. Despite being only 14 miles north of Aberdeen, we’ve never seen them before. We … Continue reading Pitmedden Gardens

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, allotment, gardening, gardens, hedges, photos, Pitmedden Gardens, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on August 3, 2019

More plotting at the allotments

I had a back-breaking morning at the allotment today. The mustard yellow shed has inspired me to get some other jobs done that I’ve been wanting to do for ages, … Continue reading More plotting at the allotments

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, bark, gardening, landscaping, plot, stones
By Rachel M Posted on July 28, 2019July 28, 2019

An easy vegan meal, shed painting, and slim pickings

I’ve been making a lot of pasta with pesto lately. The kids love it and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings I have less than an hour between when my workday … Continue reading An easy vegan meal, shed painting, and slim pickings

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, berries, cooking, gardening, Kids, painting, shed
By Rachel M Posted on June 2, 2019June 2, 2019

Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures

I got a magnificent gown at the charity shop yesterday. I have no idea when or where I’ll ever wear this but it was too lovely to resist and fits … Continue reading Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures

Categories: JournalTags: campaigning, charity shop, council, course, cycling, gardening, lecture, May Fest, product management, symmetry
By Rachel M Posted on May 12, 2019

Ticks and messy plots

The Loch Ness Tickular is still alive. Now that it has shrunk in size I can quite clearly see it’s a tick. When I first yanked it out it was … Continue reading Ticks and messy plots

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, gardening, tick
By Rachel M Posted on April 19, 2019

Baking, gardening, and baby cyclamen

I’ve had the day off work today and it has been lovely to just potter around at home. I did some gardening and baking. Ben made hot cross buns this … Continue reading Baking, gardening, and baby cyclamen

Categories: JournalTags: baking, cyclamen, gardening, germinating, hot cross buns, scones
By Rachel M Posted on November 11, 2018November 11, 2018

Scones, tomatoes, fires, and pain relief

I woke up this morning excited to start my day. As Ben would say, “Don’t worry, you’ll get over it”, I’m sure I will. I got up and made some … Continue reading Scones, tomatoes, fires, and pain relief

Categories: JournalTags: Climate Cafe, ethanol fire, gardening, greenhouse, headaches, menthol, migraines, peppermint, scones, tomatoes, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on October 24, 2018

Beetroots, beans and bikes

We went to the allotment today and the kids harvested a couple of beetroots. The allotment is giving us beetroots, tomatoes, broccoli, kale, and herbs right now. The other crops … Continue reading Beetroots, beans and bikes

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, beans, cooking, Evening Express, gardening, health, media, press, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on October 4, 2018

A lemon tree in Aberdeen

I know I shouldn’t count my chickens before they hatch but I’m so excited about these little babies growing on my lemon tree. I bought this lemon tree about 3 … Continue reading A lemon tree in Aberdeen

Categories: JournalTags: citrus, fruit, gardening, lemons

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