The UK has been gripped by an arctic blast for several days with temperatures plummeting well below freezing. I'm reading reports of temperatures dipping as low as -15C last night in Scotland. Yikes! Thankfully it's not as cold as that in my region of SE England but it's still bitterly cold. A light dusting of… Continue reading Frozen
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Leeks On Fleek
Seeing photos of strapping leeks on other allotment blogs and Instagram left me with a serious case of leek envy. For years I've found growing leeks for the table impossible, unless eating mushy pulp with maggots is a thing? I like to think I'm tolerant of the hidden surprises within organic vegetables but that's taking… Continue reading Leeks On Fleek
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Chilly Weather
November has been mostly mild and soggy which means the ground is now truly saturated, the dusty soil of summer long gone. The barmy autumn temperatures are also gone with a frosty start to the week, it certainly feels cold enough for snow and I can feel the shift creeping into my bones, my trusty… Continue reading Chilly Weather
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Summer Harvests and Planting
It has been a tricky growing year, extremely high temperatures and no significant rain for many months means watering has been a real chore. But it's starting to pay off now with lots of harvests. I've grown some decent carrots, these are Autumn King which are incredibly tasty too. I also have a purple variety… Continue reading Summer Harvests and Planting
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Little Blue Shed
The new shed on Plot 11w is now a lovely shade of blue! So far it's had two coats of paint and will probably need a third to completely cover the new shed orange look. In case anyone is interested in the brand and shade of paint I used it's Cuprinol Forget-Me-Not. I decided on… Continue reading Little Blue Shed
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Scorching Hot on the Plot
Gosh it's hot. Sticky heatwave weather arrived the end of last week sending temperatures rocketing back up to 30C and beyond. The temperature could climb even higher over the coming days. Ugh. The watering cans are getting plenty of action on the allotment, it's enough to keep crops ticking over but the parched soil is… Continue reading Scorching Hot on the Plot
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