Since taking on the abandoned half plot next to my allotment the weather has been against me, it's to be expected for January and February but the weather has been particularly wet and wild, devastating homes and businesses in some parts of the country. Without meaning to sound like a grumble guts I've also been… Continue reading Plot 11w Update
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Shoots and Storms
As I sit writing this blog from my warm bed storm Dennis lashes the front of my house, the sound of the wind and rain is rather scary and I'm thankful I'm not outside. This is the second named storm this month to batter the UK, just last weekend storm Ciara arrived bringing gales and… Continue reading Shoots and Storms
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Last summer I spoke to the site secretary about taking on the abandoned half plot that backs onto mine provided nobody on the list wanted it, the deadline for rents arrived and I was told the previous tenant hadn't renewed but a potential new tenant viewed it and was interested so I put it to… Continue reading Plot 11w
How to Plant Raspberries
Snacking on juicy raspberries warm from the sun is a true joy, Plot 5 now has a raspberry bed and I can't wait to pick the very first berries. The variety I planted on my allotment is 'Polka' which is autumn fruiting. Space is limited on my plot so I can only plant one type… Continue reading How to Plant Raspberries
A New Year on the Allotment
Happy New Year fellow allotmenteers and gardeners! It's rather exciting, entering a new year on the allotment. This time last year I visited my newly acquired and overgrown plot frequently, wrapped up against the cold I managed to get quite a bit done even though it was hard going at times. I won't lie, it's… Continue reading A New Year on the Allotment
Happy 1st Plotday!
Christmas has been and gone but I'm still celebrating, for today marks one whole year since I signed up for my allotment! And what a great year it has been on the allotment, the new year will be even better because I haven't got this to face! Plot 5 has completely transformed, what was once… Continue reading Happy 1st Plotday!

