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
Tag: gardening
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
