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This may be the hottest I’ve ever seen

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

From the compost heap that we’re currently using. That’s an astonishing temperature. Don’t think I’d be too keen to put my hand in there.

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The very last of last year’s onion harvest

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

I’ve really been stretching them out. As I’ve already posted, ones that have sprouted went back into the veg plot to produce seeds, but ones like these I have been using up in salads and toasties.

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Just an I-powered version would have been good

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

From BBC news

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Is it just me that worries

Posted on June 4, 2026 by james

when this sort of thing turns up in the veggie beds?

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No dig diary, 24th May 2026

Posted on May 24, 2026 by james

The plan today was to spread more compost in the polytunnel and get the rest of the tomatoes planted out in it. Even relatively early in the morning it was clearly way too hot however so after one wheelbarrow’s worth … Continue reading →

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Exmoor Ales’ secret is out

Posted on May 24, 2026 by james

I picked up some spent hops from Exmoor Ales recently to add to my compost heap. Little did they know that they would be giving away the secret of the flavour of their beer: added rabbit droppings 😀

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No dig diary, 23rd May 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by james

Started planting my tomatoes out in the polytunnel today. Thirty-two plants so far, a mix of Garnet, Orange Banana, Skykomish, de Colgar, Lotos and Dív?í Prs. I still have Amish Paste and Polish Linguisa to do once I’ve spread more … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 22nd May 2026

Posted on May 22, 2026 by james

Today I made one final large pick from the lettuces in the polytunnel and then removed them so no plants other than the garlic are left. I’m hopeful that within a couple of weeks the outdoor lettuces will be ready … Continue reading →

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What a scumbag!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by james

I see it’s being reported that Bill Winters, the head of Standard Chartered Bank referred to some employees as “lower value human capital” at a conference recently. Of course now he’s been called out on it he has apologised for … Continue reading →

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I think you have it wrong

Posted on May 22, 2026 by james

BBC headline today: Reality TV risks sinking ‘into the gutter’, warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade Mate, I think you have it completely wrong. Reality television started in the gutter. It’s been going downhill ever since.

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