Minus a few showers, what a beautiful sunny long weekend we had. In fact, the sun was out in true Summer style the whole week, like it should be. Which meant plenty of trips to the water trough and water can weight lifting to stop everything withering away. The week started by harvesting some more delicious 'Gardener Delight' tomatoes and 'St George' runner … Continue reading Bank Holiday Sunshine
Evening all, we survived Monday, wahoo! I am delighted to share with you that Life at No.27 was selected by Waltons, to be part of their list of top allotment blogs. Established in 1878, Waltons, the Nottinghamshire-based company has been providing the public with high-quality garden buildings for over 125 years. To be recognised alongside … Continue reading Waltons – Amazing allotment blogs
As I mentioned in my last blog, it's National Allotment Week! Have you done anything to celebrate the tradition of allotments or your enthusiasm for grow your own? The National Allotment Society organised a number of Open Allotment day events which are listed here; did you attend any? I didn't attend any of the events but spent a good … Continue reading National Allotment Week 2016
What a wonderful day! As hopefully many of my followers will be aware, on Sunday I had the pleasure to join other volunteers at BBC Countryfile Live representing The National Allotment Society. Perfect timing I thought just before National Allotment Week, which is running now. Volunteering for the Allotment Society was an opportunity I saw … Continue reading Countryfile Live – Volunteering
When see you pictures of an idyllic flower farm, then realise it is only a 9 minute drive away... I was recently searching online for flower farms and seeing if there was any nearby so that I could have freshly cut locally grown flowers at home all the time. Amongst the search appeared Green and Gorgeous, … Continue reading Green & Gorgeous – The Flower Farm
Let me start by saying thank you to all my followers on here, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and the radio show that wished me luck for my exam that I had on the 19th. I survived and now just have to wait anxiously for 2 months for the results. Whilst, I wait this means one thing.....FREEDOM!! … Continue reading Weekend of Freedom
No.27 is more than just an allotment to me, it is my second home, my retreat, my hideaway and most importantly the only place where my mind goes blank, my stress levels calm and my anxiety disappears. 6 years ago I suffered terribly from anxiety, so much so that I couldn't leave the front door on my … Continue reading Allotments; the new prescription remedy
It's July already!! I feel like I have been away for ages and need to introduce myself again. It hasn't actually been that long since my last blog post but it feels like forever. Sorry for the delay, my personal and uni life have taken over the last couple of weeks so although I have continued … Continue reading I certainly do love allotment life!
Morning all, I suddenly remembered I still haven't told you about the new arrivals to No.27. My sister and niece were recently given some tadpoles by a friend; over the last few months we have watched them transform into little froggies, 15 in total. It is truly magical seeing them change. Now the frogs were fully formed, … Continue reading ‘Ribbit Ribbit’ from No.27
As an avid lover of Blenheim Palace, an annual Privilege Pass holder and allotment enthusiast, the Blenheim Palace Flower Show has been on my calendar since the dates were released. I must admit the show couldn't of come at better timing for myself; a perfect distraction to put a smile on my face, get me … Continue reading Blenheim Palace Flower Show
Do you ever find yourself juggling for time? Unless you are extremely lucky, I am sure we all do. Whether it's the allotment, work, university, housework, family, pets, there is always something. June is certainly turning out to be my busiest month so far, the plot is changing daily, work is at its peak and … Continue reading Juggling in June
Sunday, what a glorious day! Every time I visit the plot, which has been nearly every day recently I get more excited. June is already turning out to be a very busy month; lots of sunshine, planting out, slug spotting, weeding and watering galore. I spent all of Saturday stuck in university, so was really itching … Continue reading Sunday in the Sun
I want to start by saying thank you to each and everyone of you that follows me on here, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and/or by tuning in to Drystone Radio. Your support, advice and encouragement is appreciated more than you can imagine. Not long ago you will remember I went for a mini-break away to a farm retreat to unwind … Continue reading Life at No.27 goes to print – Thank you
The sun is shining brightly and the plot is starting to look beautiful, full of colour and activity. I have been to visit No.27 nearly every evening this week whether it's to water all the plants or just to have a quick check-in, drop off a new pallet and say hello. I thought I would give you a quick update on what … Continue reading Bright and Beautiful
Have you wondered what your allotment would say to you? I know, it sounds bit weird but don't worry I am not going completely mad just yet, please just stick with me. Hi, my name is No.27, I am many years old and have had many owners, but since November 2015 I have had a … Continue reading Life by No.27 -the allotments view
