I haven't spent as much time as I'd like at plot 33 lately. Storm Callum and life pulling me in different directions are to blame, but when I have visited I've made the very most of my time there by continuing to dig over the new growing areas and enriching the soil with rotted manure.… Continue reading Plot Progress
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Pumpkin and Winter Squash Harvest
It's been a great year for growing pumpkins and winter squash at the allotment, which happen to be my favourite things to grow. They romped away in the sizzling summer heat producing big fruits on healthy green vines. Summer was exceptionally hot and dry this year, admittedly I struggled to muster the energy to water… Continue reading Pumpkin and Winter Squash Harvest
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Weekend on the Plot
The first obvious ground frost arrived on Saturday morning and it pretty much finished off the Moranga winter squash vines, I cut the biggest squash to take home to cure in the conservatory. I spent a good chunk of the weekend down on plot 33 getting jobs ticked off the list, this included removing raspberry… Continue reading Weekend on the Plot
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Autumn Tidy Up
I took advantage of the beautiful weather today and made a start on the autumn tidy up. Some of the squash vines were looking very sad indeed, with fruiting long finished it was time to pull them up. I'll hold off from clearing the Moranga squash for now, they're still going strong and I plan… Continue reading Autumn Tidy Up
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Inside My Allotment Shed
Ever since my allotment shed was born in May 2018, I've spent many happy moments painting it and sourcing items for the inside to serve a purpose, along with other items just to pretty it. The table/desk/potting bench is actually a very old drinks trolley I picked up for under £10, it's on castors so… Continue reading Inside My Allotment Shed
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Half a Year on Plot 33
Today marks six whole months since I signed up for my allotment. Half a year on plot 33 has been an absolute labour of love. In that time I have completely transformed a once weedy patch with scrubby lawn, rampant raspberries and endless strawberry plants well past their best. And I certainly won't forget the… Continue reading Half a Year on Plot 33
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