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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July Allotment, Harvests and Problems
Oh I do love July on the allotment, everything is in full swing bursting with growth and colour. Harvests are coming thick and fast and once again the seed packets are out of the box, hopefully just in time for a late crop of early maturing peas and more beetroot, also quick cropping radish and… Continue reading July Allotment, Harvests and Problems
Planting Garlic
Just over a week ago I planted garlic, just a couple of rows to test how this particular crop fairs on my allotment. My soil is heavy clay which can get very sticky in wet weather, to help prevent my garlic from rotting I created little planting holes with a trowel and half filled them… Continue reading Planting Garlic

