Hi my name is Natalie and I am a novice gardener. I managed to get a plot on my local allotment in March 2015 and started with little gardening experience. My teenage daughter accompanies me to the allotment and she enjoys helping with all the allotment tasks. It's great mother and daughter time! We have been slowly learning all about gardening and it has been a fascinating journey.
I wanted to write a journal about our adventures on the allotment and thought there is no better way than to make a blog. It's a great way for me to look back at our journey and if anyone is interested in my ramblings they are welcome to have a read.
I have also been developing an interest in cooking and thought it would be nice to share recipes especially if they include crops harvested from the allotment.
Before I took on the allotment I had developed an interest in living life as organically as possible, as I've got older I have realised the negative effects of processed foods and chemicals in our everyday lives. I am trying to make changes and that is one of the many reasons I took on an allotment. At least I will know what exactly is on my fruit and vegetables. I started making my own green smoothies before I got the allotment and I was amazed at how well they made me feel.