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Broad beans are already pushing up in the small tunnel in November 2021. The layer of organic matter around the Broad Beans is decomposing Bracken from the meadow. We are continually adding more organic matter to help condition and improve the existing clay soil.

This Squash continues to grow alongside Spinach in the small polytunnel in November 2021

We were recently introduced to the wonderful ancient Chinese technique of using Olla in our indoor growing spaces. The terracotta cones enable the water to pass into the soil gradually. There’s much less weeding and watering to do as well so there’s more time to do other things in the tunnel.