Monthly Archives: March 2013

Ever the optomists and despite the snow drifts outside we have been sowing seeds for spring salads. We are using Charles Dowdings suggestions of four sowings for the four seasons. We have sown: several varities of lettuce, spinach, sorrel, chard, … Continue reading →

What’s Earth Hour all about? WWF’s Earth Hour is a unique annual phenomenon that focuses the world’s attention on our amazing planet, and how we need to protect it. At 8.30pm on 23 March hundreds of millions of people will … Continue reading →

Spent a few hours at the allotment it was rather cold so had tea breaks and lunch in the polytunnel. We optimistically planted out brassicas and covered them with enviromesh; and broad beans covered with a fleecy tunnel. We also … Continue reading →

We were alerted to this by some fellow EQMers: Grow up aquaponics. So we have contributed. We have been discussing aquaponics for a while – we just need a new piece of land… How would you feel about crowd funding … Continue reading →

Good day at the allotment. Last of the onions planted, mulched and covered with enviromesh.Caroline and Lesley survey their work!         More beds made ready for planting up. The paths are covered with paper and cardboard. Next … Continue reading →

Peak ORGANICS featured in Park Life the community newsletter of the Peak District National Park Authority. Great to get recognition for our Environmental Quality Mark (EQM)  

I have been trying to get rid of the bluebells in my garden for years without much luck.  However, even the council and tarmac can’t get rid of them!!

We had a lovely evening meeting the members of Ashover Produce Club at their AGM. We were amazed to learn that this club had been formed over 72 years ago in 1941 as part of the Dig for Victory Campaign. … Continue reading →

Great day at the allotment. The last stretch of fencing was put up:         We also weeded,put down newspaper and cardboard and covered this with a layer of horse manure. We also covered the rhubarb plants to … Continue reading →