Maybe (probably) it's just me, but there is something about a good layer of weed free raked soil that just makes my heart tingle and go all fluffy. Even my friend, an incredible friend actually, saw me today with the biggest grin on my face and a certain skip in my manure covered wellie steps … Continue reading The magic of good soil – makes my heart tingle!
So just when you thought all the giveaways were over, the festivities had ended and the back to work lull had kicked in........I'm here to liven things up again! I am very excited to announce that I am once again teaming up with Groseeds, ‘the seed company who gives back’ to giveaway not only £100 … Continue reading GIVEAWAY: £100 worth of seeds and big discounts!
Before 2017 comes to a close, I wanted to share my initial thoughts and immense pride of the #MyRealView Campaign I launched back in November. If you missed the original post you can read it here. We now live in a world of filters and editing software galore, where we can make anything look practically 'perfect' … Continue reading #MyRealView Campaign – So far…
We are very quickly approaching the big day now, the Christmas songs have started playing everywhere and I am far from organised! But if you are like me....don't worry it will all come together. That's what I'm telling myself anyway. Who's got their Christmas tree and decs up yet? I went to pick my tree … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for Gardening Lovers!
One word...WOW! Don't worry I'm not going to get all emotional on you, I did enough of that in my two-year anniversary blog. I do though want to share with you my amazing day at the Garden Media Guild Industry Awards which took place on Thursday 23rd November. It was a day I had been … Continue reading Garden Media Guild Awards – FINALIST!
I feel like I have shared all my recent road trips and adventures with you but not actually life at No.27. I won't lie, it hasn't exactly been looking pretty! But hey, as I highlighted in launching the #MyRealView Campaign, that's what happen sometimes, life takes over for whatever reason. Actually, it has always looked … Continue reading Still open for business – Year round growing!
Is it just me or does anyone else feel under pressure for their allotment or garden to look permanently Instagram ready from every angle? We all know this is completely un-realistic in reality but still feel strive to make it look that way or at least tell ourselves it should. There is 100's of different … Continue reading Plot Pressure – #MyRealView Campaign
Two years ago today, allotment No.27 with it's waist high weeds became mine and Life at No.27 was born. What an incredible and life changing two years it's been...both on and off the plot. It has been a journey of continuous learning, successes, challenges and most of all...fun! At the end of Year One I … Continue reading Life at No.27 turns TWO!
3 weeks ago an email landed in my inbox, but not any old email. Every now and then amongst the junk, there is a really exciting one, the kind that makes me jump and skip with delight. The kind where the subject title starts with; Monty Don new book.......... I don't think I had even … Continue reading Monty Don ‘Down to Earth’ Book Launch
Guess who won the Novice Top Gardener Award at this year's local Autumn Show?! ME!!! Yes....me! Boom! *Dancing like I just don't care* Sorry, I had to get that out of my system before I start writing properly...... I'm a huge advocate of the Autumn Shows across the country, whether it's your small local village … Continue reading Autumn Show 2017 – Trophy Time!
Wowzers...it's been a whole month...sorry! I have never not blogged for that long but have been super busy and having so much fun. Hopefully you have all seen some very exciting news......I finally have my degree, wahoo!! More importantly for you though.....I launched my YouTube channel! Finally, it's here and I'm so blooming happy, plus … Continue reading Time flies when your having fun!
