How To Choose The Right Shed

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I've been Mentioned In Dispatches yet again by Waltons in an article they published yesterday on their blog called How to choose the right shed: 5 tips from the experts.

Now I wouldn't claim to be an "expert" I always think that the definition of an "expert" as being  X: is an unknown quantity and Spurt: is a drip under pressure therefore an "expert" is an unknown drip under pressure.

I do however have "tried and tested wisdom gained" from my 65 years on this earth, buying and using various forms of sheds and from 2012 having had three half plot allotments with three different types of sheds on them.

Waltons have asked questions for articles with those of us that are deemed `gardening press' in the past and it's always interesting to see who else gets selected to give them feedback and how many of us have the same or similar opinions. 

The contributing bloggers and social media influencers included in this latest article include the people listed below and it's worth checking out their blogs and social media accounts:-

Blogger Claire Burgess of Claire’s Allotment. 

Instagrammer Greg Holton of @greggrowsuk 

Blogger Alan James Wooldridge of  Alan’s Allotment – ManVslug.uk 

Blogger Adam Leone of Carrot Tops Allotment 

Blogger Cassiefairy, author of the blog My Thrifty Life 

Blogger Alexandra Campbell of The Middlesized Garden 

All my answers to the Waltons questionnaire that they sent out to those of us that are recognised as `gardening press'  can be found in an Article I wrote and published here on the 22nd January called Lets Talk Sheds 

Seeds To Suit - March Newsletter

 

 

The March newsletter from Seeds To Suit has hit my in-box today and there are some nice new products that are on offer. If you have not visited their web site then I really encourage you too as their prices and really good value for money. If you have not already subscribed to their newsletter then again I would recommend that you do as there is always something interesting in there.  Below is just a short extract from the March newsletter, there is much more interesting stuff included when you subscribe.     Don't forget if you have already used DISCOUNT10 code at checkout in the past you can always use the MANVSLUG10 discount code.  Thanks to Sandra for the Mention In Dispatches regarding my Loft Conversion solution to having a broken vent opener panel, the post can be found HERE

 

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Waltons favourite blogging stories from December

 

So nice to get a mention and a link in the Waltons favourite blogging stories from December. This post was also mentioned in the December Newsletter from Seeds To Suit their site is worth a visit and their newsletter is worth subscribing to. 

Waltons Amazing Allotmenteers'

Considering taking on an allotment? These amazing allotment bloggers will help you on your journey to homegrown fruit and veg. With practical tips, sage advice and serving suggestions for your bumper harvests, these are the blogs and YouTube channels to bookmark as you aim for your own slice of ‘the good life’.

I fell very honoured to have been included in the Waltons list of Amazing allotmenteers you have to follow! with bloggers & vloggers that includes:-  

Claire's Allotment  

Muddy Bootz 

Lovely Greens

Green Lane Allotments

Steve's Seaside Life

Flightie's Plot

Carrot Tops Allotments 

Agents Of Field 

Backyard Larder 

Erica's Little Welsh Garden 

Naturally JB

Click Here to read the Waltons Article with links to articles written by the bloggers listed above. 

Mentioned in Dispatches by Thompson & Morgan

 

Hi Alan Having passed the autumn equinox there’s a definite nip in the air, but your September stories have filled our screens with warmth, colour and flavour. Here’s a quick round-up of the content that particularly caught our eye this month… Drop us a line via blog@thompson-morgan.com if you spot something that deserves a mention in our October email. And please share these featured posts.

 

Ear nibbling! Was your sweetcorn nibbled like Sue’s? Luckily Green Lane Allotment's pears, potatoes and ‘All Gold’ raspberries were fantastic. Check out their Sept haul! Read more » Winter colour Wintersweet bursts into life in the coldest months bringing exquisite perfume and elegant colour. See T&M's blog post for more winter garden inspiration. Read more » Damson ketchup Over at The Diary of a Country Girl, Kate loves a homemade sauce full of deep, dark flavours that unravel on your tongue. What a clever use of foraged fruit. Read more » Malvern plant fair Seasonal door displays aren’t just for Xmas! Michelle at Veg Plotting unexpectedly enjoyed flower arranging talks at Malvern Fair and treated herself to a new sculpture. Read more » Smells as sweet Ronnie’s renamed her blog! Discover how Hurtled to 60 refreshed her brand at the same time that she freshened up her autumn pots. Read more » Squash success At manVslug.uk, Alan’s T&M squash plants have sprung into life. No ordinary gourd - these varieties can be eaten in place of potato. We look forward to an update... Read more » Autumn Magic The Chatty Gardener found time to visit Trench Hill this month. Mandy’s photos will transport you to a beautiful Cotswolds garden that’s constantly evolving. Read more » Space food Science writer Emma loves hydroponic food and seeks high tech ways to feed people. Will The Unconventional Gardener find the best salad to grow in space? Read more »

 

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