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No dig diary, 6th June 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by james

The first thing to get done today was to plant out chile peppers and aubergines in the greenhouse where I spread compost yesterday. The peppers are a mix of Malawi Piquant, Biquinho and Khang Star Lingria, the last of which … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 5th June 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by james

Weeding and compost-spreading in one of the greenhouses today, preparing for plants to go into the ground tomorrow: peppers and aubergines to start with, then melons once they’re large enough. Perhaps a few other bits and pieces too, once the … Continue reading →

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Yanmar 1510D starter motor replacement

Posted on June 6, 2026 by james

As I mentioned a few days back, the starter motor on the tractor has been playing up. With hindsight I suspect it has actually been close to failing for some time. Anyhow, I had a hunt online for possible replacements … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 4th June 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by james

At last the polytunnel is planted up with almost all of the crops I want in it this year, having been delayed by the cold and my blood pressure issues. All the tomatoes and peppers are in, just have cucumbers … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 3rd June 2026

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

Sweet Williams in the cutting bed, almost all in flower now. Of course the difficult question is going to be, given that they’re biennial, where do I plant out the ones that I sowed this year?

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No dig diary, 2nd June 2026

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

I had to take some time away from, well, outdoors really, because it has been so hot and I just couldn’t cope with it. Once temperatures returned to something more “normal” for the time of year however, I got on … Continue reading →

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DH Hell, yet again

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

“Delivered”. Never mind that rain was forecast later.

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Ok, so I’m confused

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

I have to admit that I’m partial to the occasional corned beef and pickle (or corned beef and onion) sandwich. Whilst opening a can of said bovine comestible today, I noticed this: So which is it? 100%? Or 98%? Make … Continue reading →

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The answer we’re really after

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

is: who employed the bear in the first place?

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Yanmar 1510D lower radiator hose replacement

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

The coolant system on my compact tractor has been leaking for some time and whilst I had identified the problem as being a failed lower radiator hose and eventually bought a replacement, I still hadn’t got around to actually replacing … Continue reading →

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