The first of these was a leafmold 'skip', to collect the troublesome leaves at NCYC and put them to good use. A bit of chickenwire, some posts and some elbow grease and Zaria and I had created a sustainable source of mulch and organic matter than can be used on the beds in the coming months.
The christmas period also provided me with lots of new toys and gadgets, from a wealth of seeds courtesy of my parents, an allotment diary and this fantastic paper pot maker. It is made from sustainable oak, and uses unwanted newspaper. The best bit is that the 'pot' can be planted directly into the soil and will eventually decay, providing extra organic matter and eleminating damage that could be caused to the plants when transferring them.
My windowledges are now full of sprouting herbs in these little pots, ready to be put outside when the warm weather approaches!
After recieving such suitable gifts, I am now perusing online to find other beneficial gifts for family and friends this year. One of my favourites is http://www.henandhammock.co.uk/ No doubt most of my gifts will be coming from here, or local shops and stores in the area.
