This page is my own working seed catalogue. Each post represents seeds that I either have in my seed tins, have already grown, or am currently growing. It’s a simple way of keeping track of varieties, seed packet details, and useful sowing information in one place.
For fuller growing advice, have a look at The Plot section. For recipes and ideas on how to use what comes out of the ground, head over to The Pot.
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A Bee Lawn in the Making
The clover has established beautifully in patches rather than taking over completely, which is ideal. You’ve got a proper bee lawn developing…
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A Jar of Allotment Pickles
From Plot to Pot: A Jar of Allotment Pickles 🥕🥒🌶️🌸 One of the joys of an allotment is finding yourself…
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Artichoke (Imperial Star)
Not only an impressive cropper but also an ornamental feature, you can grow tall and upright Artichoke ‘Imperial Star’ in…
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Broccoli Seed Pods — Eat Them or Sprout Them
🥦 Broccoli Seed Pods — Eat Them or Sprout Them Originally shared July 2023 If you leave broccoli plants in…
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Calendula, the flower that keeps on giving
Calendula is one of the most useful “extra” flowers to have. Assuming they are pot marigold / calendula rather than ornamental French/African…
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Courgette – Cucurbita pepo
🌿 Overview A reliable and productive summer vegetable, courgettes are one of the easiest crops to grow — and often one…
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Elderflower, Gooseberries and a Taste of Early Summer
Elderflower, Gooseberries and a Taste of Early Summer Elderflower has a very particular place in the year. One day the…
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Elephant Garlic — Cloves, Corms & Curiosities
Originally shared July 2023 Elephant garlic is one of those crops that always sparks a bit of curiosity on the…
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Jerusalem Artichokes and the Truth About “Windy” Veg!
From Plot to Pot: Tiny Jerusalem Artichokes and the Truth About “Windy” Veg! 🌻🥔💨 I unearthed a few very small…
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Kohlrabi (Noriko)
A stunning red curly leaved variety, best sown in spring and autumn. Solid hearts and very good flavour. Type: Leaf…
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Leek St. Vincent
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Lettuce (Marvel of Four seasons)
A stunning red curly leaved variety, best sown in spring and autumn. Solid hearts and very good flavour. Type: Leaf…