down on the allotment

Website: http://veggies-only.blogspot.com/

I was born 20 yards from our allotment. My parents used to 'dig for victory' and never got out of the habit. I grew up on an allotment, so growing veggies is a way of life. I am currently studying to become a dog behaviourist and eventually set up my own business.

Posts by down on the allotment:

Seeds Sown!

This time last year my seedlings were already nearly a month old. This year has been such a cold Spring that I didn't dare sow any seeds Read more..

Pretty Flowers

No! Matron does not do flowers! you can't eat flowers...apart from this wonderful purple sprouting broccoli PSB 'Rudolph' which is in Read more..

Apple Pie

I went out into the garage this week and the lovely smell of my stored apples hit me immediately. They seem to be doing fine, though I now Read more..

Spring Cleaning

You might remember that Matron was in trouble last year when I was blogging about my tits... and my titbox. Apparently the blogger powers Read more..

Signs of Spring

I sowed a few broad beans yesterday.I start them off with a little heat in individual modules then let them grow on unheated for a few Read more..

Back in from the Cold!

I had a wonderful time in Tromso, Norway. I was lucky enough to see the Northern Lights every night for three nights!Locals told me it was Read more..

Northern Lights

Matron is off to Tromso, Norway for a couple of days. I am hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if I am lucky. If not there is Read more..

Anyone for Sparrow Pie?

Did that get your attention? read on.. Once every 5 weeks I get off work early and decide to play 'Tourist in my own Town' Today I visited Read more..

More Signs of Spring

One of the aims of any veggie grower is to produce food 12 months of the year!This early PSB 'Rudolph' is just starting to produce. This Read more..

Let the Season Begin!

At last there is light at the end of the tunnel! There are signs of Spring around all over the place!These are some first early new Read more..