Cash and Carrots

Read on for my thoughts about growing your own and saving money! Bit of nature and environmental stuff too! Now with a list of local markets in the Links section!

Monday, 17 February 2014

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I am now trying to blog post on my new tablet, which I got online for about £40. A little quirky at times and doesn't handle all apps an...

Sunday, 9 February 2014

Winter Pruning

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I managed to finally get some allotment time when it wasn't raining! Today's job was winter pruning of an espalier apple tree tha...

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Perhaps we all ought to sit in the dark and cold!

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This past couple of weeks, the main energy companies have all been putting up their prices. A lot. Like 10-12%. This is despite making huge...

Friday, 4 October 2013

Little ways to save energy - 10 tips

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1. Switch off lights when not in the room and use natural daylight as much as possible. 2. Switch off the cooker ring - if using electrici...

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Autumn jobs - almost in the dark!

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It is a good job I have got good eyesight in the dark! Even the local bats seem to want to stay close to streetlights (definitely Pipistrel...

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

An experiment in peas

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I read about how the Victorians used to grow things out of season by using hotbeds filled with manure, this gave off sufficient heat as it ...

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Blackberries

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It's time to get thorns in your fingers and nettled as you strive to read the awkward blackberries that hide in the most awkward places...

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