Well everyone else seems to be posting snowscapes so we thought we would too! We went back to the allotment on Sunday to check on the...

Initially we'll post a monthly update with details and pictures about what we've planted up at Muriel Jones and what we've started to...

Two healthy bulbs of Allium Sativum dropped onto the door mat this week. The Solent White variety that the label says originated in...

Many seeds need special seed compost. Well they would, wouldn't they? Not any old compost or soil for your seeds - particularly if you...

We love them. Eaten fresh when they're picked - who remembers the advert with Patsy Kensit? - or gently steamed, added to some nice,...

Our International Kidneys arrived the other day. This is what we said when the postman delivered them to us: From Plot to Plate -...

Yesterday we talked about crop rotation and what our possible plans were for 2021. We spoke about crop rotation and why it was important...

We talk about Muriel Jones a lot when we post on Instagram or Facebook or write articles on the website. Many people ask us who or what...

We've written about potatoes in the past. This is what we said last year: Grow your own - Dig for Victory - Potatoes...

Before we start to talk about our plan up at Muriel Jones for 2021 we wanted to spend some time talking about crop rotation - what it is...

There was a time when I thought I'd run a second website. One dedicated specifically to Grow Your Own. I had grand plans to do it...

Yes. That's right. Maple syrup and bacon. Takes me back 20 years or so ago when I went to British Columbia and first experienced the...

Back in 2019 we wrote about fertilisers. Now whilst it might have sounded a bit like a chemistry lesson there were a few important things...

Although January might be the coldest month of the year – and recently we’ve seen some really cold mornings and a light covering of snow...

We're on Frome FM again tomorrow when, amongst other things, you'll hear us talking with our local gelato expert about how she makes her...

We're rapidly heading towards the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. After that's passed we can start to look forward to...

Yes that's right. We're on the radio! We did a few features in 2020 and then towards the end of the year we were asked if we'd like a...

If you listened to us on Frome FM recently then you'll have heard us talk again with Rachel at Palette and Pasture about all things...

Back in May we wrote an article on making compost. If you missed that you can read about it here https://www.trugandlettuce.co.uk/post/gr...

Well it's been wet and windy these past few days as Storm Aiden passes. Tonight is Halloween and Bonfire Night is only a matter of a few...