New design and a fixed forum

August 27, 2014 sitegeek 0

Hi there Ishers, lurkers and other random viewers from the internet. We have a new design for the main site, all the content is there just a few tweaks for future expansion plans, things are […]

Jobs to be done in May

May 8, 2014 sitegeek 0

Here’s another very old article I’ve decided to resurrect, some of the links go to the old website and may look a little dated now! The garden in May can be a busy time for […]

Elder Folklore and Growing

June 27, 2013 sitegeek 3

Just as the end of summer is marked by elderberries, the start of summer is always marked by the blossoming of the Elder-tree (Sambucus nigra).  In this article we cover elder folklore and growing tips […]

Hay Box Cooker

June 20, 2013 sitegeek 3

The Hay box cooker an old invention out of new materials by self sufficiency Guru Nev Sweeny I first heard about the concept of the hay box cooker, which uses stored heat to cook food, […]

Nasturtium leaf pesto

June 10, 2013 sitegeek 0

Nasturtiums are often over looked as a food source but in a bad year on an allotment they can really come into their own.  The flowers and leaves can be used in salads, the buds […]

Irrigation

May 25, 2013 sitegeek 2

Irrigation Regardless if you believe in climate change or not you cannot deny our weather is becoming more unpredictable.  In the past we could rely on steady spring showers watering all our newly planted seedlings. […]

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