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Sunflowers Potatoes Tomatoes
Whilst I never really doubted it, there is something to be said for companion planting lore. When I read that peas don't like onions, I decided against planting them together - and both are thriving. Of course that doesn't really prove they don't like each other, it just proves they like where I planted them. As I said in the same post, I had also read that sunflowers and potatoes are not comfy bedfellows, but it was too late for me because I already had ... read moreHarvest Basket
Gardening involves a lot of standing staring at a space waiting for ideas to materialise, or seeds to sprout, or plants to flower, or flowers to fruit, or fruits to ripen... I tested a bulging pea pod this morning. The peas inside were sweet and delicious and tiny. Not yet peas. Elsewhere on the plot I found bulging kohlrabi, a courgette, salad leaves, beetroot, teenage carrots and potatoes. We ate well. ... read moreNot Buried
"Should is a word that makes a prisoner of us." ~ Louise L Hay I'm completely rubbish at exuding self-confidence. I've come to the conclusion this is why I seem to be afflicted with unwanted, ininvited "you shoulds". It seems to me that if I had the knack of exuding self-esteem, people wouldn't feel compelled to patronise me or treat me like I need help and advice with everything. It's pretty much like this: if you aim a sentence at me that begins with "you should" then my brain is ... read more
Peas Don’t Like Onions…
The veg plot looks like a veg plot today. The salad bed is overflowing with goodness, the brassicas appear to be flourishing under their bridal veil and the potatoes are hinting at underground promise. The Everything Else plot isn't big enough. There were originally two Everything Else plots in the plan but I randomly decided to grow tatties and figured I'd figure everything else out later. For now, the EE bed is full - although it doesn't look it yet as some seedlings are tiny and some ... read more
Peas Don't Like Onions...