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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National Allotments Week
I happily trundled up to my little plot in the rain today in wellies (which strangely makes me very happy after 10 weeks of scorching sun) armed with my camera to take part in my own little way with National Allotments Week 2018. By sharing my innermost thoughts and feelings about plot 33 along with… Continue reading National Allotments Week
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My Sweet Little Allotment
Have I mentioned I love my allotment and how happy I am lately? Even flying visits to water leave me feeling immensely proud, happy and relieved. I got my new plot in March this year (March 11th to be exact, a lovely Mother's Day gift!), just 2 months after having major surgery so I reckon… Continue reading My Sweet Little Allotment
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More Planting on the Allotment
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day and very hot, I decided to finish painting inside the shed during the hottest part of the day to avoid getting sunburn and I’m relieved to say it’s finished, hurrah! (well, just the door to do at some point!). It’s taken a while but I’m really happy with how… Continue reading More Planting on the Allotment
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New Fence and Planting
Last weekend I had a bit of help to put a fence around the allotment using chicken wire and fencing pins to keep rabbits and deer out. With the protective fencing in place I began the very first bit of planting on plot 33 with sunflowers, cosmos, zinnia and winter squash in the large beds.… Continue reading New Fence and Planting
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