The heavy rain last week, while a blessing, certainly invigorated the bindweed. I had the thrilling task again of pulling out the long roots. Honestly, if this were a crop, there would be no end to the celebration! After a skirmish with the bindweed, I planted out spring cabbages and other leafy lovelies. They're now… Continue reading Fresh Greens and Flowers
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Show Time!
The annual village show took place yesterday. I am very much involved with the organising, alongside a great team of volunteers. There were many entries across all categories, proving that the village is packed with talent! A cheery bee, decorated stone from the children's classes. Adorable! The display of vegetables was slightly lower compared to… Continue reading Show Time!
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Catching Up
No sowing, planting, weeding, or tea drinking happened on my allotments during spring and summer. I didn't visit until recently, which is the longest I've been away. Life got busy, and my plots suffered as a result. Since my last post in February, I’ve been focused on house renovations - new windows, a family bathroom,… Continue reading Catching Up
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January Plotting
The deep freeze weather has gone and temperatures are more tolerable for working outside. I went to the allotment yesterday to do a spot of tidying, weeding and cutting back. I stayed for around an hour and it felt good to get outside. I would have liked to stay longer but my dog Rosie feels… Continue reading January Plotting
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My Top 5 Allotment Tools
There are many gardening tools and gadgets on the market to chose from which can be mind boggling when starting out. I find most of my tools can be used for various jobs, so when buying for your allotment my advice would be to stick to a budget and get just a few. Allotment sheds… Continue reading My Top 5 Allotment Tools
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How To Hand Pollinate Pumpkins and Squash
The pumpkin patch vines are producing plenty of big buttery-yellow flowers now which are so pretty. Bees and other insects do a fantastic job of pollinating, but sometimes I hand pollinate my pumpkins and squash to be sure of success or to save seed from a particular variety. Hand pollination is really simple but first… Continue reading How To Hand Pollinate Pumpkins and Squash
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