16 September 2025
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One method for using up a glut of fruit or vegetables is to find ways to preserve them. One of the methods I’m using for tomatoes this year is to produce a concentrate that can then be frozen and pulled … Continue reading
25 July 2025
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Two harvesting landmarks have been passed in the last couple of days – our first tomatoes from the polytunnel and our first blackberries from the allotment. We’ve got various types of tomato growing but this year’s first past the post … Continue reading
7 June 2025
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One of my plans for the 3D printer was to use it to help with various woodworking tasks. I’ve finally managed to do that today by designing some brackets. The plan is that I can partially screw a bracket at … Continue reading
12 April 2025
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Jane and I popped up to the allotment today and I planted out some cabbages that we’ve been growing in pots at home. With the weather forecast promising cooler, more overcast days, warmer nights and the chance of a bit … Continue reading
19 March 2025
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I normally do pretty well with tomato germination but I can’t remember hitting 100% germination or getting those results in less than a week before. I think the difference has been the hot bath idea. That includes some seeds that … Continue reading
3 November 2024
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One of the things I’ve made this weekend was tomato ketchup, as part of my attempt to keep up with the harvest. Homemake ketchup is great but it doesn’t tend to come out the rich red we are used to … Continue reading
18 October 2024
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Now that we’ve trimmed back the tomatoes in the polytunnel (still producing but air movement is vital as the weather gets colder) I’ve been able to roll the side window (blind?) down on the polytunnel. That will help keep the … Continue reading
27 September 2024
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This photo shows our tomato harvest from earlier this week. Still plenty more to come but it is a colourful reminder that we’re in business. It does feel late in the year but I need to press on with my … Continue reading
9 September 2024
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Our tomatoes are running later than I’d expect again this year, despite having got them off to an earlier start. I think the combination of light levels and temperature have contributed. Possibly we’ve also had the polytunnel too well sealed. … Continue reading
20 November 2023
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I should have remembered that the final tomato harvest tends not to last too long. I spotted that one or two were developing furry mould so quick action was needed – ditching the affected ones, washing the rest and getting … Continue reading