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Our new blueberry patch!

We have resurrected some failing blueberry bushes that were root bound and are creating a patch of 9 bushes in a sunny spot at the edge of a group of trees (their favourite spot!).

Of course they love acidic soil, so we had to test our clay soil with pH strips. It turns out the soil is slightly alkaline so we dug decent sized holes and filled them with peat-free ericaceous compost.

I'm also going to shred our dessicated Christmas tree and spread the needles around each plant.

Blueberries are packed with anti-oxidants and vit c and great for freezing & dehydrating to use throughout the year.

We just have to get to them before the birds do!

What is your favourite fruit to grow?

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Finally.... a splash of colour!

I find this time of year a bit of a grind. Not just because my M.E./CFS flares, making everything a bit harder.

But also because of the lack of colour. Outside it is all browns and greys, which is frankly a bit depressing.

Thankfully, just when you are going mad with it, the snowdrops appear with a splash of stunning white.

Pretty soon the daffodils will be here and then spring will start to unfurl its incredible colours.

Bring it on :)

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Finally, the new growing season is almost here!

The first job to get things started is to plan what crops I want to grow and buy new seeds if needed. I like to review what I grew last year and make a decision about whether I really want to grow it again or whether I want to try something different.

For example I grew runner beans last year but we didn't really eat them a great deal, so they are out, and this year I am going to change it up in the polytunnel and try to grow canteloupe and water melons :)

As an organic gardner I like to order organic seeds wherever I can, from Vital Seeds or the Organic Catalogue here in the UK. I tend to only keep seeds for 2 years as germination rates reduce over time, and particularly lettuce & parsnips favour as fresh seeds as possible.

In a couple of weeks it will be time to get my heat pad out and start the cycle once more....bring it on!!

What crops are you trying for the first time this year?

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What is the most important factor in ensuring a successful harvest of your homegrown produce all year round? Although there are several things that play an important part, there is one thing that I find has had the biggest impact on my success at producing lots of delicious organic food through the year. Watch our latest video to find out what it is! (and there is a FREE gift too)

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Just over 12 months ago we moved into our new 3 acre smallholding/homestead in Sussex, UK. It has been an amazing year full of ups and downs, but what have been the biggest 'takeaway' lessons that we have learnt?

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Sometimes you have to remove trees because they are dangerous or in poor health. Whilst we should always call in a professional for large trees, it is possible to fell small/medium sized trees yourself. Our latest video covers the basics, including the gear that you need, legal considerations and the safest technique for cutting the tree down.

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You can grow a ton of food year-round in a polytunnel - you just need to know what to plant! Check out our latest video for lots of tips for polytunnel growing 12 months of the year :)

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Storing your delicious, organic homegrown veg for winter is easy when you know how! Why put all that effort into growing it and not be able to enjoy the benefits of eating it months later?

Our new video takes you through squashes & pumpkins, alliums (onions & garlic), and root veg and shows you the clever tricks we use to store our produce indoors :)

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