So, on taking early retirement, I needed something to keep myself occupied – but what? As I have been a keen gardener prompted by my father-in-law, I dabbled growing vegetables in the garden but working shifts it was challenging. So, I went on the hunt for an allotment and found the Court Oak Allotments which, […]
Spring is in the air! Exciting times ahead! Well, for us allotmenteers anyway. The arrival of March arouses a sensation of the start of a new growing year. For me, winter is always a dull, cold long season which remains an obstacle in the way of my desire to be outdoors with nature as well
The Allotment in March Read More »
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, abundant New Year in your gardening, growing, and life endeavours. Whilst I don’t like New Year resolutions, I am hoping that I can make my two raised beds at the allotment more productive this year. As if he knew my intentions, Father Christmas brought me several packets of seeds
As we enter into the autumn period of the growing year, we see many changes. We have harvested our summer crops and now begin planning for the autumn / winter season. It is a time of reflection as we enter the quieter time of the growing season. We can consider the failures but also the
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My Allotment – October October represents the transition between the heat and dryness of summer and the cold and dark days of winter. It is, however, an important month in the allotment, for a number of reasons. It’s a good time to reflect on the successes and failures of the growing season and to plan
October on the Plot Read More »
Summer is a time of abundance on the allotment. After having worked hard to grow and plant seedlings and getting the plot ready in spring, now is the time to harvest and earn the rewards for all your efforts. Summer is also a time for holidays and many a plot holder has come back after
My Allotment – Gardening in Draught Conditions Read More »
Most allotment sites give a home to a Buddleja or two. The common Buddleja (which should be spelt with a J, not an I) is Buddleja davidii, which naturally occurs in central China and was only introduced into gardens at the very end of the 19th century. It’s a great plant to attract butterflies and
July – My Allotment Buddlejas Read More »
June is the month when you can start to reap the benefits of all the hard work put in during the winter and spring. All the digging has been done. All the seed sowing and rearing of young plants is completed. The last frosts of the year are long gone. Plants are now growing vigorously
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