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No dig diary, 12th June 2026

Posted on June 15, 2026 by james

Finally got the next compost bay empty today. Just as well, because there’s very little space left in the current one. I also used some of the water pipe hoops that I cut a couple of days ago so I … 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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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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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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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, 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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No dig diary, 21st May 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

At last, a sunny day! Feels as though it’s been ages, but probably only a week. The ground is nicely moistened now though, so it’s ideal for doing a bit of weeding. But first, how are those onions that I … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 18th May 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by james

I had to do the job in several goes even though it was only seven wheelbarrows of compost, but I eventually managed to get the potatoes earthed (composted) up today. I also scraped back what the blackbirds had managed to … Continue reading →

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This is what I want, kind of

Posted on May 14, 2026 by james

Human composting I’d actually just like to be chucked onto a compost heap and left to break down. None of this poncing about sending me off to have a company do it. Composting happens for free, after all. Just heave … Continue reading →

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