Recent posts on Real Men Sow have featured a theme of end-of-season reflection. I’ve looked at the good and bad of 2018, whether my massive squash plants were actually a hindrance and even pondering the reason for growing my own vegetables. There’s something else that has also got me reflecting too. I’ve not had to …
Adding Organic Matter to Your Allotment and the Importance of Soil Fertility Read More »
When I installed my raised beds earlier last year, I was delighted to be able to use soil from the house across the road (pictured). There was building work going on, and I was fortunate enough to be able to barrow up as much as I liked. In Autumn, the soil looked beautiful – all …
Yesterday, I just about beat the downpour to rake some goodness over my raised beds. This year is a first for me – I have always used farmyard manure to replenish my soil. I don’t know if this is tradition, but it’s just a routine I’ve always followed. End of the season, dig over, fill …
A Soil Improver Change for 2014: Seaweed and Kitchen Compost Read More »
