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Allotments

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

Allotments are like community gardens but they’re huge and according to laws that have been around since forever every British citizen is entitled to an allotment if he wants one. If you can deal with the rain, some things are … Continue reading →

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Leeks, Goats, and 9 Days of Summer

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

I arrived at Coed Hills on the third sunny day they’d had since before I got to the UK. So their polytunnels were absolutely full of overgrown seedlings that should have gone in the ground weeks ago but hadn’t due … Continue reading →

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Lacto-Fermented Zucchini Pickles

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Or: The Largest Zucchini in the World Squash deserve a place in every kitchen garden. I mean, they just make so much food! Zucchini is the summer squash that we’re most familiar with, so they are a good place to … Continue reading →

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Know Your Soil

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

I don’t think you need any fancy equipment to start a garden. But when I saw a soil test kit on sale at American Science and Surplus, I couldn’t resist the chance to do some science experiments. So, even though … Continue reading →

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Tree Planting Tips

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

This is a plum tree. Can you see it? It’s not dead…it just lost its leaves for the winter. We planted it a week and a half ago. If you live somewhere with mild winters, now is a great time … Continue reading →

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