Yesterday I popped some broad bean seeds (or fava beans as they're also known) into a raised bed, just 2 rows because I'm the only one in my family who likes them. Broad bean ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ are a hardy variety which are perfect for direct sowing in autumn if the soil isn’t frozen or water-logged. … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Grow Broad Beans
Tag: allotment blogger
November on the Allotment
Leaf kicking season is here and calmer weather has finally arrived, I haven't managed to get much done on the allotment for a number of weeks due to constant heavy rain and wild winds but the past few days have been very chilly but beautiful. The first frost of autumn twinkled in the morning sun… Continue reading November on the Allotment
Share this:
Share this:
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
Share this:
Share this:
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?
Share this:
Share this:
Eco Wood Treatment Review
After taking delivery of untreated scaffold planks to make raised beds I was struck with how bright the wood was, it was a sunny day and the glare really hurt my eyes. I purposely chose untreated wood to lessen the risk of anything nasty leeching into the soil so I had to find something non… Continue reading Eco Wood Treatment Review
Share this:
Share this:
Raised Beds Are Go!
Last weekend plot 11w had some visitors. Armed with power tools and plenty of enthusiasm my lovely dad and OH came down to the allotment to give me a hand making raised beds. The weather was warm and sunny but with a fresh breeze, I call it perfect allotment weather. In return for their time… Continue reading Raised Beds Are Go!
Allotment Haven 