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A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes

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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 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 2, 2018

Why I dislike weed matting

I dislike weed matting and here’s why. The following photo is one I took at my allotment on the weekend. As you can see, a previous plot holder as put … Continue reading Why I dislike weed matting

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, gardening, landscaping, plot, stones, weed mat, weed matting, weeds
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 October 28, 2017

View from the cycle path

It has been a while since I’ve posted a pic of the view from the cycle path but it’s time to make amends because the colours were so pretty on … Continue reading View from the cycle path

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, cycle path, cycling, gardening, plot, Vegan, weeds
By Rachel M Posted on August 19, 2017February 16, 2018

Cauliflower cheese without cheese

I’m not that into cooking however I like eating and I know I need to eat more fresh vegetables and fewer processed vegan meals. Last night I made a vegan … Continue reading Cauliflower cheese without cheese

Categories: Journal, RecipeTags: allotment, cauliflower, food, gardening, recipe, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, weeds
By Rachel M Posted on September 17, 2016

Can I outwit a slug?

I’ve been planting lots of seeds over the past month or so and they germinate and start to grow. But then something comes along, probably a slug, and demolishes it … Continue reading Can I outwit a slug?

Categories: JournalTags: gardening, greenhouse, seedlings, slugs, snails, weeds

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