It's raining again!
What a miserable, wet day it is here in Coigach - although we had gales last week we had some lovely days but today, it feels as if winter isn't that far away. On a more positive note, it means our rain water butts will be full!
With winter in mind, Di has gone up to the garden to start sowing seeds for the winter including varieties of winter lettuce and short day length spinach. It is also an ideal opportunity to get 2011 growing started with spring onions and spring cabbage. During August, like many gardeners, we had problems with small caterpillars and slugs chomping away on our delicious salads so it's time to sow more Chinese mustard, mizuna and pak choi.
On Friday Alison, Di and I were speakers at the National Trust for Scotland's annual conference for head and first gardeners. We were asked to speak about Achiltibuie Garden - a sustainable business. This was the first time we have given such a presentation and we were happy with how it all went. Those present made us most welcome - certainly helped the nerves! The NTS are trying to find alternatives to using peat and our Gold growing medium certainly fits the bill.
We were followed by Ray Cox, who is a full-time professional photographer, specialising in photographing the gardens and plants of Scotland. The previous evening he had come along to the garden to take photos - we are really looking forward to seeing them as his work is absolutely stunning.
Yesterday Di and I were delighted to welcome a group of Belgians to the Garden. They enjoyed learning about hydroponics, how we use renewable energy, seeing the amazing squashes in our raised beds, the outdoor garden - not to mention tasting tomatoes, herbs and strawberries.
I am working on our Facebook page - a few teething troubles but hopefully getting that sorted out. Are you on Facebook? If so why not become a friend of Achiltibuie Garden.
Happy gardening
Julie
With winter in mind, Di has gone up to the garden to start sowing seeds for the winter including varieties of winter lettuce and short day length spinach. It is also an ideal opportunity to get 2011 growing started with spring onions and spring cabbage. During August, like many gardeners, we had problems with small caterpillars and slugs chomping away on our delicious salads so it's time to sow more Chinese mustard, mizuna and pak choi.
On Friday Alison, Di and I were speakers at the National Trust for Scotland's annual conference for head and first gardeners. We were asked to speak about Achiltibuie Garden - a sustainable business. This was the first time we have given such a presentation and we were happy with how it all went. Those present made us most welcome - certainly helped the nerves! The NTS are trying to find alternatives to using peat and our Gold growing medium certainly fits the bill.
We were followed by Ray Cox, who is a full-time professional photographer, specialising in photographing the gardens and plants of Scotland. The previous evening he had come along to the garden to take photos - we are really looking forward to seeing them as his work is absolutely stunning.
Yesterday Di and I were delighted to welcome a group of Belgians to the Garden. They enjoyed learning about hydroponics, how we use renewable energy, seeing the amazing squashes in our raised beds, the outdoor garden - not to mention tasting tomatoes, herbs and strawberries.
I am working on our Facebook page - a few teething troubles but hopefully getting that sorted out. Are you on Facebook? If so why not become a friend of Achiltibuie Garden.
Happy gardening
Julie
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