When covid arrived in 2020, all my travel plans were put on hold and the empty shelves of the local supermarkets prompted me to go back to cultivating my own veg as l had done for 40 years without chemicals or artificial fertilisers. Raised beds and the no-dig concept were appealing as l was retired and planning ahead realised there would come a time when l could no longer dig. Inspired by Dr Christine Jones and the Biofarm Nots Conference of 2020, Richard Perkins etc. my journey and adventure with no dig began.
I am based in Orkney, half a mile from the village of Dounby surrounded by agriculture and an SSSI to the west of me. l keep bees, grow trees from seeds, have a 2 acre garden and 500 miles west of Richard Perkins 59°N with a 5 month growing season. So far my No dig experience has been a great adventure and still learning. Enjoying Charles's No dig recipe book and calendar.
l am on Facebook as Jeannine Dollé.
