Here in Britain we have been told by our government to stay home, not to visit family or friends and only to leave our homes for essentials such as food. Exercise is permitted once a day and we should practise social distancing staying 2 metres apart when we do leave our homes. Covid-19 has killed… Continue reading Allotment Visits During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Plot 11w Update
Since taking on the abandoned half plot next to my allotment the weather has been against me, it's to be expected for January and February but the weather has been particularly wet and wild, devastating homes and businesses in some parts of the country. Without meaning to sound like a grumble guts I've also been… Continue reading Plot 11w Update
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Shoots and Storms
As I sit writing this blog from my warm bed storm Dennis lashes the front of my house, the sound of the wind and rain is rather scary and I'm thankful I'm not outside. This is the second named storm this month to batter the UK, just last weekend storm Ciara arrived bringing gales and… Continue reading Shoots and Storms
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How to Plant Raspberries
Snacking on juicy raspberries warm from the sun is a true joy, Plot 5 now has a raspberry bed and I can't wait to pick the very first berries. The variety I planted on my allotment is 'Polka' which is autumn fruiting. Space is limited on my plot so I can only plant one type… Continue reading How to Plant Raspberries
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Allotment Book For Beginners
Looking at my bookshelves it's easy to see I enjoy knowledge of growing food and all things allotment related. I have collected quite a number of allotment and kitchen garden books over the years, some were received as gifts or purchased by myself but most were kindly sent to me to review. Aside from absorbing… Continue reading Allotment Book For Beginners
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5 Tips for Starting an Allotment
So you've just received confirmation an allotment has become available for you to view, with the prospect of signing a tenancy agreement. You hurry along to your local allotment site like an excitable kid, only to be presented with a big horrible overgrown mess. Crikey. Now what? Viewing your very first allotment is exciting but… Continue reading 5 Tips for Starting an Allotment
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