How to String Onions
I was very pleased with my onion crop this year from my allotment. I bought my onion sets from Thompson and Morgan and chose Suttgarter...
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dorsetcountrylife
Oct 3, 2020
There's Something in the Autumn Breeze
As soon as I smell the autumn air that switch flicks and I get a desire, almost a need to start gathering and storing food.
dorsetcountrylife
Jul 6, 2020
Foraging
We were born to be hunter gatherers and to live by the season and although most people think foraging is a little odd.
dorsetcountrylife
Jun 30, 2020
Sharing the Love of Lottie
Each day I'm learning what works and what doesn't. It's a beautiful environment and one of my greatest joys is Alyssa is falling in love
dorsetcountrylife
Jun 23, 2020
Making An Automatic Tomato Waterer
Tomatoes are really thirsty plants and I grow mine outside, so need to find a way to keep them well watered and supported.
dorsetcountrylife
Jun 16, 2020
Making a Garden Obelisk
Garden obelisks can get really expensive, so this step by step guide helps you to make your own for absolutely nothing!
dorsetcountrylife
May 29, 2020
What Do I Get From Gardening
Gardening has so many advantages but what does it actually do for me or anyone who takes it up?
dorsetcountrylife
May 25, 2020
Growing Blueberries
How to decide what blueberries to grow, when they will fruit, how to grow them and where to get them
dorsetcountrylife
May 12, 2020
Where to Even Begin
When faced with the original allotment in it's state the feeling can be overwhelming
dorsetcountrylife
May 1, 2020
Planting Beetroot from Seeds
What beetroot I am planting and how I start them off from seeds with a video demo too!
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 24, 2020
Building a Toad Abode
Now my nature pond is close to completion, yy thoughts have turned to the wild life I am trying to attract.
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 17, 2020
Nature is My Garden Friend
Welcoming in Nature to my new quarter plot in a brand new way
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 10, 2020
New Allotment Plans
What will I do with my half of the new plot. My other lottie is ready to go but this one needs some work...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 21, 2020
And Along Came Lottie
The thought of having my own allotment was very exciting and I had a romantic vision of lush green beans and a sanctuary...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 21, 2020
Preparing the Soil
My journey to preparing the soil for the coming of the new year and growth.
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 9, 2020
A Total Growing Beginner
Apart from as a small child gardening with my grandpa, I had no interest in gardening. So why do I now have an allotment?
Meet Sue & Katie
Two women. Two generations. Both mothers and lovers of the county where they live. Blogging about Dorset here at Dorset Country Life. Find out more...
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