April whizzed by so fast but I got lots done on plot 5 thanks to the prolonged warm spell. I finished painting the shed, put the shelf up and moved my tools in. The hazel bean poles are in ready and waiting, it's funny how these simple structures suddenly bring the allotment plot to life.… Continue reading Busy Bee
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Happy Days on the Allotment
Even though it's turned a bit chilly I've spent many happy days on the allotment getting the shed ready for spring. I made a pair of curtains using some patchwork fabric I stashed away ages ago, not bad for a first attempt if I do say so myself! I have just finished painting the inside… Continue reading Happy Days on the Allotment
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New Shed
It's been a while since my last blog post I know, since then lots of changes have occurred on plot 5 including a new shed! Yes, the old shed has been removed and is due to be recycled on the allotment site by another plot holder, who knows what it will become. I have finished… Continue reading New Shed
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Goodbye January
January is finally over, I was starting to think it would never end. It's been a week or so since my last visit to work on my allotment and I'm really missing spending time there. Proper winter weather has finally arrived, plunging temperatures struggle to get above freezing most days leaving my fingers and toes… Continue reading Goodbye January
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For the Love of Pumpkins
I spent most of Sunday afternoon on the plot, concentrating on the area that will eventually become a large pumpkin patch. It was cold but invigorating and the sun made a brief but welcome appearance, causing the trees and landscape to glow against the moody winter sky. I had my stove and kettle in the… Continue reading For the Love of Pumpkins
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VegPlotter
I've started using a really cool app called VegPlotter, it has really helped me to plan out my new plot which can be very daunting when faced with a complete blank canvas of grass and weeds. The extra features mean I can easily plan my planting and cropping every month of the year once my… Continue reading VegPlotter
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