I have some news to share....I've finally planted something on Plot 11w! All the raised beds are in and the paths mulched with bark, it's such a great feeling to move on to the next stage, planting! It's a ridiculously exciting time and makes all the hard work to get to this point all the… Continue reading Planting Begins on Plot 11w
Month: Oct 2020
Pumpkin and Winter Squash Harvest 2020
All of the winter squash and pumpkins have been harvested and I'm pretty pleased with what I have grown. The butternut squash were a huge success this year, lovely big fruits and plenty of them. This is what I have left to use and store after giving some away to other plot holders. Every year… Continue reading Pumpkin and Winter Squash Harvest 2020
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Make a No Dig Raised Bed
I recently posted about no dig raised beds on my new allotment and decided to post about how to go about making them. I used wooden scaffold boards because they're a decent depth but any scrap timber will do. Measure the area where the bed will go and cut your timber to size, screw each… Continue reading Make a No Dig Raised Bed
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What’s Eating My Leeks?
Something is eating my leeks, sadly it's not me. I noticed my leeks started to look poorly recently (they have a touch of leek rust but that's pretty standard for my allotment site), they're shrivelling before my eyes with damaged stems and dying leaves. I had a good look at them and poking around revealed… Continue reading What’s Eating My Leeks?
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