GARDENING IS SO EASY / EMMA'S ALLOTMENT DIARIES

Emma was alarmed by an unexpected squirrel attack. She was on her way to the plot when the squirrel jumped at her from a tree for unknown reasons.

Emma is trying to improve on succession sowing to have a continuous harvest throughout the year. Last year, she would sew something and let it sit, leading to gaps in harvesting.

Emma sewed radishes, which are a fast-growing catch crop, between her parsnip rows. This was to ensure she could harvest something while the slower-growing parsnips continued to develop.

Emma's tip is to water the soil before and after sowing the seeds, to emulate natural rainfall and ensure the seeds are well moistened.

Emma advocates for growing flowers because they lift the spirits, bring in wildlife, and make the plot feel alive. Flowers also provide visual joy and offer a satisfying payoff for the effort put into planting them.

If someone doesn't want to grow flowers, Emma suggests allowing some vegetable plants, like broccoli, to go to flower. The flowers are beautiful and can attract pollinators like bees.

Emma tries her best to respond to comments, but due to the high volume, she might not reply to each individually. She reads all comments, and she plans to like or heart them to acknowledge that she has seen them. She appreciates the advice and tries to implement it in her gardening.