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Allotment Adventures: Control of magpies

Posted on June 23, 2021 by nicdempsey

Yes, we’re still working on how best to stop the magpies from destroying plants. This week we’re using the potato pots! Let’s see if we can just give the plants enough time that the birds stop seeing them as a … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Magpie Mischief

Posted on June 16, 2021 by nicdempsey

Last week, I counted 10 magpies on my plot and they are wreaking havoc.. only 4 of the 10 sweet potato plants survived, several tomato plants were decapitated and they have been all over the cucumber, summer and winter squash … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: More relaxed than I probably should be

Posted on May 19, 2021 by nicdempsey

Everything is looking good but I also feel like everything is behind and I’m not too worried about it. Over the bank holiday Ma and I will sort out compost and wood and I’m going to sow the squashes direct … Continue reading →

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A couple of hours later…

Posted on May 25, 2017 by nicdempsey

I went to water and close the greenhouse and there was woodchip and a couple of things to do. Two hours later, hot and sweaty, I walked home.I regret nothing….

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Friday Night Cocktail – Gin and Tonic

Posted on June 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

I missed Friday Night Cocktail this week.  I was celebrating getting a job.. Saturday was World Gin Day. Billy did post on the Negroni, which is much more informative than this is going to be..but never mind. I like gin … Continue reading →

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