Last Sunday I managed to get the garlic planted, even though it was cold the sun was shining which was a pleasant break from the rain! This month has been very wet making working on the plot difficult, however it's really nothing to grumble about when homes and land are being affected by floods when… Continue reading A Lovely Day for Planting Garlic
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C is for Carrot
My first year growing carrots on Plot 5 has been a success. The roots are generally a good size although some are on the small side because I forgot to thin some of the rows out. Still, they're lovely clean carrots and most importantly taste good. The variety is 'Autumn King' which is a favourite… Continue reading C is for Carrot
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All Hail the Brassica!
Winter creeps ever closer and this is the time of year when brassicas become the stars of the allotment. All summer long they're out of sight, tucked under mesh to protect from Cabbage White butterflies and whitefly. I admire the beauty of winter greens now, not just on my plot but others too. They stand… Continue reading All Hail the Brassica!
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Pumpkin Harvest
Autumn has arrived with falling leaves and fresh frosty mornings, I've already gathered my pumpkins from the allotment to store at home and it was another great year for growing them. They happen to be my favourite crop to grow which makes a good harvest even more rewarding. The varieties I grew this year and… Continue reading Pumpkin Harvest
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Village Show 2019
On Sunday I took part in the yearly village show, entering vegetables grown on my allotment and fruit from my garden, plus a homemade jam and almost a cake but that turned into a bit of a disaster! Here are the classes I entered and the results Class 3 - 5 Runner Beans - First… Continue reading Village Show 2019
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Sunny September
Blue skies and warm sunshine continue to bless the allotment this month, ripening pumpkins and slowly crisping leaves. As summer begins to shift towards autumn the colour palette of my allotment changes daily, I'm enjoying the fine weather and peace while it's here. The pumpkin patch is heaving, I've grown the biggest pumpkin yet and… Continue reading Sunny September
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