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Snug As A Bug In A Bottle

The Old Punk — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:32:32 +0000

Being a simple chap I'm a big fan of simple ideas, especially if they're free / cheap. They don't get much cheaper or simpler than the lacewing hotel [PDF file] I stumbled across yesterday. I managed to make two in a few minutes this afternoon with stuff that was readily to hand (the only thing [...]

New Kids On The Plot

The Old Punk — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:28:52 +0000

One of the posters over at the Profane Existence forum was looking for some beginners tips as they set out to grow for the first time in a new plot this year. I came up with a few suggestions and, as an avid recycler, I'll put 'em up here too.

Check out your garden's micro-climate. What's [...]

Seed The World

The Old Punk — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:56:37 +0000

Right about now is one of my favourite times in the garden. It may not be at its 'prettiest' anymore in the eyes of some but I behold things with a slightly different focus. Not only is there plenty of food to be cropping but there are also plenty of seeds to collect. Free seed [...]

Fruity Towers

The Old Punk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:11:18 +0000

I love strawberries. But only fresh picked and in season, when they're absolutely bursting with juice and flavour. Not only are they at their most pleasing on the mouth, they're also the perfect additive to a fine vodka*.

The problem is, strawberries need space (albeit not much), and space is at a premium in my garden. [...]

Going Potty

The Old Punk — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:48:34 +0000

My tiny-but-glorious veg plot: 1 - Chili; 2 - Spuds; 3 - Carrots; 4 - Garlic; 5 - Salad leaf; 6 - Raspberry; 7 - Comfrey; 8 - Tomato

The pot. A humble vessel for dirt and seed and the foundation for the glory that follows. But pots can cost money, and money is [...]

Punks With Gardens

The Old Punk — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:31:53 +0000

I've been a keen gardener pretty much for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, I spent happy summer days on the allotment with an old retired couple who were neighbours in our block of flats, as well as loads of time in my gran and grandad's tiny cottage garden (even [...]