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Category Archives: pigeons
Biodynamics and Hope
Having applied a biodynamic horn manure preparation to the soil some weeks ago, I now imagine a sparkling invisible web of life enlivening the huerto… “Spring drew on, and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which, freshening daily, suggested … Continue reading
Posted in Allotment, greenhouse, pigeons, sweet peas
Tagged biodynamics, greenhouse, hope, horn manure, quince, spring, tomatoes
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what I learned this year
As I shovelled this year’s precious harvest of compost from the bin to mulch the raised beds, I pondered the allotment year that’s ending and what I have learned: >> The no-dig method has completely won me over, supported by … Continue reading
Posted in Allotment, no dig method, peas, pigeons, strawberries
Tagged golden beetroot, morello cherry, no-dig allotment, salvia amistad
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pigeons, peas and red sweetcorn
After such a good start and me feeling all pleased with the peas and pretty birch structures, Nature has struck back in the form of pigeons who have pretty well demolished all the healthy young plants. Windmills are clearly not … Continue reading
Posted in Allotment, peas, pigeons
Tagged Alan Kapuler, Double Red Sweetcorn, Peace Seeds
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