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If you’re wondering where I’ve been for *almost the past year now* with non-regular posting 😬 I have been analysing and writing up my PhD! I’ve worked the majority of weekends and had a lot of late nights and I have to say I miss being a normal human being 😆 This is it… only one week to go until I’m no longer stuck to my desk, 7 days a week and I can get back outside and enjoy Spring and grow some plants! 😊 Bug hotel goals! #ad you all know how much I love an experiment 🤓 well last summer I was asked to test out @enviiuk’s ✨Compost Probiotic✨ and I wanted to share the results with you all! AND it’s especially *chefs kiss*👌when the seeds have passed their so-called expiration date, like you’re really doing some miracle work 😅 What sort of wildlife do you get in your garden? 🤔 For me, there are always foxes around causing mischief 😅 My potato grow guide 💪 Potatoes - one of THE easiest veg to grow for beginners! Oh and Check out my blog post on this for more details (link in bio) ..and breathe! The cleanup is done ✅ now to get the gaps filled asap 💪 what a chilly morning today 🥶 Well here we are again..

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Rachel is a UK based plant scientist with a passion for growing. She has been working on her allotment in Sheffield since early 2019 and and shares daily tips on instagram (@rachels.allotment)