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Freya with a harvest of courgettes and tomatoes

About Freya

Growing food properly since she was eight.

Hi, I'm Freya — a home grower, allotment obsessive, and seed packet hoarder based in Shropshire. I've been growing my own food for over two decades, through clay soil, late frosts, slug sieges, and the occasional spectacular failure.

This newsletter is what I wish I'd had when I started: practical, seasonal, UK-specific advice you can actually act on. No fluff, no filler — just honest growing tips that work in British conditions.

Every week I share what's happening on my allotment, what to sow right now, and the tools and seeds I genuinely trust.

What you'll get

A weekly letter worth opening.

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Seasonal sowing guides

Exactly what to sow each month, with UK-specific timing for different regions and soil types.

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Honest kit reviews

Seeds, tools, and growing kit I've actually tested — with frank opinions on what's worth buying and what isn't.

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Problem-solving tips

Slugs, blight, bolting, poor germination — real solutions from someone who's had every growing disaster going.

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Day-to-day life on the plot

Behind-the-scenes allotment updates, quick growing tips, and the occasional muddy hands. Come say hello.

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