Sean's Journal Personal Journal of Sean James Cameron
Look back over July on the Rusty Homestead.
Read More »The Rusty Homestead in July
A Cat-astrophe Day
A day which doesn’t go according to plan at home and outside as forest fires continue to burn across the Rhondda Valleys.
Read More »Sunday Social
I arrived to the allotment with no plans and no intention of planning anything. Sunday is always the day when allotment stores are usually open. Not a wide range other than the basics of compost, manure, seed labels …
Read More »What to consider when looking at potential allotments?
The site Secretary contacts you to let you know that an allotment plot has become available and you arrange to meet them at the allotment gates. This can be straight forward or with options. Either they have just …
Read More »How to Jump the Allotment Waiting List?
Allotment sites are crying out for help whether to run the site cafe or for plot holders to become committee members. If you naturally want to help out and give a hand then you will be useful to …
Read More »How to Get an Allotment?
There are two types of allotments, council run sites and private sites. The first port of call should be the Leisure Department of the local council authority. They will have a list of all their sites and may …
Read More »First Days on the New Allotment
The first two days on my new allotment garden.
Read More »Balsam Attack
First visit to the new allotment and the task today is to tackle the Himalayan Balsam. I arrive with a full flask of tea, tools and gloves. It starts off a grey, overcast day, which was welcomed after …
Read More »Seeing The New Allotment for the First Time
Tuesday 10:25am and the phone rings. “We have half an allotment available if you are interested.” By noon I was standing at the allotment gates and met up with the site secretary. I was shown the half plot …
Read More »New Butcher, Bloods & Weeding
Discovering a new butcher, having blood tests and making a start with weeding on the homestead.
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