Making
Where possible we try to recycle to make interesting and useful additions to the allotment and garden. This gives Anthony the chance to use every tool possible!
Lavender & Tea Tree Soap/Shampoo
A few years ago I was inspired to start making my own soaps using garden produce after seeing a video by CollieryGarden which seemed to show quite a simple process. I made some calendula soap (which I am still using!). I found it actually works really well as a solid shampoo bar and have been using it for that too! This is a natural soap based recipe that mixes lye (Sodium hydroxide) with fats to cause the soap (saponification) reaction.
Lavender and tea-tree soap setting in mould Securing netting to raised beds
Over the years we have tried many different ways of securing netting to the raised beds. Whether it be simply weighing the edge of the net down with planks, bricks or scaffolding poles or stapling the net to the side of the bed itself.
Making the most of a bit of sun
See what I did there…
There will be some “Maker” posts soon.
