I watched this video this week and it’s blown my mind how easy we can repair the soil Well worth a watch https://youtu.be/73wbWhcEUF0?is=57D_hsbDjwoXftQ3

I love this time of year, things are still trying like the zinnias, wiw theyve been outstanding, some are going to their sleeps. I will soon be clearing, I wait til I see them collapsing then start the process of replenishing. Hard work on the hands, chopping biomass and then straw it too. Say night night and thank you plants for your hard work and sustenance. In the spring pull back the straw carefully and ta da nurtured soil, fed and protected. I only do this in autumn, it invites lots of things you might not want too close to active plants. I feel all toasty knowing the creatures get a lovely cosy spot for winter too. They soon vacate once weather warms up.

Just wanted to show you my latest addition, he’s got a bit of work to do here in November. He’s the daftest lad following me around like a dog 😉

Sorry for my naivety but why is it important to use peat free compost? Is it about chemicals? Many thanks

in South Wales we've got to sell more there's hardly room to move...note. the inflator pump is not for pumping up the Courgettes...that's the HH-4 compost that does that. available from Good Gardeners International. (seeding the Carrots)