I've had a great year on plot 5 with winter squash. If I had to criticise any of the varieties grown it would be Turks Turban, they could've been bigger with a few more lines of colour chucked in, you know, just for my viewing pleasure. I'm joking. Shame I can't say the same for… Continue reading The Puny Pumpkin
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September on the Allotment
After weeks of hearing the call of autumn suddenly summer is back with a bang. The beginning of the week was sweltering hot and the only shade my plot offers is in the shed! This is where I go to hide on super hot days, in winter I can be found slurping soup. The allotment… Continue reading September on the Allotment
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Paths and Plans
There have been some changes on the allotments since my last blog post which I'm shocked to see was in April, I knew I had neglected the blog but didn't realise for just how long! Sorry about that. Anyway, back to allotment stuff..... I sourced some locally grown lawn turf in May and plot 5… Continue reading Paths and Plans
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Plot 11w Update
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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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
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Pumpkin Patch Kids
I'm pretty sure I already declared my undying love of growing pumpkins somewhere here, on this very blog. Just in case I missed this fact out about myself I'll just say this...."My name is Karen and I'm addicted to growing pumpkins and winter squash". Now that's off my chest I'll share what I've been getting… Continue reading Pumpkin Patch Kids
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