Guides & other stuff

Here's a list of useful things I've built up over the years. Hope some are of use.

If you're looking for something and find it isn't listed leave me a comment or use the 'Contact me' tab and it might prompt me to do something about it.

The following are documents to download...

Allotment crop nutrition guide

Companion planting guide

Vegetable planting calendar

Here are some detailed posts on specific plant topics, including interesting uses, origins, health benefits, varieties, how to grow, common problems and some delicious recipes...

Asparagus	Beetroot	Figs
Garlic	Leeks	Onions
Pumpkins	Squashes	Tomatoes

Some other useful guides...

Beehive compost bin plan	Comfrey fertiliser
Fruit cage plan	Keeping chickens... 10 top tips
Nettle fertiliser	Polytunnel plan
Rat proof chicken feeder

Other allotment related content...

Allotment rent increases	Allotment security
History of allotments	How to get an allotment
Our allotment site scaled plan	Our Autumn 2011 newsletter

And finally, some of my favourite recipes...

Apple wine easy recipe	Blackberry jam easy recipe
Italian rosemary peasant bread	Sloe gin or vodka easy recipe