Storm Amy arrived at the tail end of last week, bringing heavy rain and gales to the UK; the wind gusts were fairly strong by Saturday, but mild in comparison to other regions. I popped to the allotment yesterday to see how everything was looking and sure enough everything was still how I'd had left… Continue reading Wild Weekend
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Allotment Pond
For quite some time I have pondered (no pun intended) the idea of having a small pond on the allotment. Apart from the many benefits to wildlife, a small source of water can be truly fascinating with many hours spent watching the comings and goings of pond life. It is somewhat addictive. I have purposefully… Continue reading Allotment Pond
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End of Year Allotment Visit
Today I grabbed the chance to get out in the fresh air and blow some cobwebs away at the allotment, I enjoy visiting for a potter around and the peace and quiet was a tonic after busy Christmas shenanigans. I had a couple of things to do on the plot but first up the kettle… Continue reading End of Year Allotment Visit
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February on the Allotment
So far February has been a cold and very blustery month with some crisp sunny days here and there. On the allotment broad beans are growing well and I noticed a couple of late bloomers pushing through, if you look closely you might be able to make them out. Broad beans are tough little plants… Continue reading February on the Allotment
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Christmas Dinner!
The joy of popping to the plot to harvest vegetables on Christmas Eve, it has to be one of the most rewarding visits us allotment gardeners do and one I know I really look forward to. Sometimes though it doesn't all go to plan despite our best efforts, but what we do harvest we cherish… Continue reading Christmas Dinner!
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Dahlias, Beans and Drama Queens
One job I just had to get done this weekend was cut the dahlias down and cover with a mulch. I decided to leave my dahlias in the ground over winter, a combination of being lazy and pure curiosity. A bit more of the lazy if I'm being completely honest. I also got my broad… Continue reading Dahlias, Beans and Drama Queens
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