Veg Growing

It was a fine September day on Thursday and we had an energetic time on the plot. Each week now we have a busy time with the pleasure of harvesting […]

As the season progresses, crops are harvested and, to avoid leaving bare soil, it is a good idea to sow green manures which help with both the fertility and structure […]

Friday was my first week back in a while after working and, gosh, what a treat! Luckily, we have had the rest of the ‘Saughton Friday Crew’ to nourish and […]

Thursday was another day spent mostly harvesting the fruit and veg and, since there had been some rain last week, the hose stayed in the shed with essential watering done […]

Thursday’s misty start was a pleasant relief from the recent scorching days. The day was all about picking with so much suddenly being ready, but we did manage to net […]

Thursday was the hottest day we have had so far this year, so a priority was getting the hose out and giving all the veg a solid watering at the […]

We have had some warmth and some rain and now the allotment is looking very green and productive. The fruit and veg are doing well and we have a splendid […]

Just thought we would share a couple of images of some of the beautiful produce coming from the Caley veg beds at Saughton. In the Caley Demonstration Garden we have […]

Finally, some warmer days. It is good to see the growth on the vegetables already sown and planted but, unfortunately, not on the carrots which had germinated by last week […]

Thursday was a chilly day on the allotment and the top of Arthur’s Seat had disappeared in the mist. The cold weather is holding things back, though all the blossom […]