Allotinabox
Despite spring’s false-start and the tumultuous weather of
April, if, like me, you dabble at growing your own fruit and veg, now is the
time to start planting if you want to get yourself a decent harvest. If you’re
new to the whole GYO scene however, you might appreciate a little helping hand
and I know exactly the place to find it.
Starting a veg garden from scratch can be daunting if you
don’t know what you’re doing, but it really needn’t be; planting seeds,
nurturing seedlings, then ruthlessly butchering their fruits is immensely
satisfying and can be done in even the smallest of spaces. If you’re not sure
where to start, the lovely people at Allotinabox have put together a series of seasonal kits to help you get underway and
enjoy fresh and healthy vegetables and herbs throughout the year.
For £12.99 you can
begin your growing foray with the Limited Edition Seasonal GYO Box, which comes
complete with a handy little growing guide wheel, plant markers, jute twine for
tying up your beans and peas, gorgeously scented Scrubs Up Soap and, of course,
a selection of seasonal seeds and instructions. For £10.99 the Super Seed Box
is also available, for those who wish to ditch the paraphernalia and stick with
the really important parts. If handled correctly, each box should yield up to
£50 worth of produce, and no end of pleasure!
The thought behind Allotinabox
(which is surprisingly difficult to type, I might just add!) is ‘encouraging
anyone anywhere to get growing’ – a premise I wholeheartedly support. Not only
can growing your own food save you money and provide immeasurable gratification,
but gardening can be great exercise, a fantastic way to get kids outside and
away from the TV and computer (once you’ve all stopped reading The Culinary
Guide, obviously) and can help our
native insects – such as the humble bumble and beautiful butterfly – survive in
what is becoming an increasingly hostile world. So, come on, do your bit; get
out and get growing.
© Purple Peccadilloes
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