Top June Allotment Tips
‘There are mating ladybirds!’ announced my seven-year-old upon arrival at our plot at the end of May. The chatter from both my allotment neighbours stopped …
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Top April Allotment Tips
Easter is normally a time to get a lot of early spring tasks completed. However here in the north, after weeks of almost incessant cold, it is still largely a …
Top June Allotment Tips
Allotmenteers countrywide can breathe a collective sigh of relief as June arrives. The sometimes fraught task of planting out the half-hardy vegetables should …
May Allotment Tips
My allotment has moved on apace since last month. Spring certainly sprung in April and our plots have responded and look great for it! Both second early and …
April Allotment Tips
The key allotment focus at this time of year is potatoes. During the last week of March I got my first early potatoes in. This was after a few days of enforced …
Growing Asparagus: A Simple Guide to Planting & Harvesting
From initial preparation, choosing a location through to different planting methods and aftercare; our 'Growing Asparagus: A Simple Guide to Planting & …
November Allotment Tips
I always fully embrace November down on the allotment as it is really, the start of the next gardening year. There is plenty to do down on the plot as …
July Allotment Tips
Allotments up and down the country are at bursting point in July, crammed full of fresh tasty, nutritious produce. In season this month are; beetroot, broad …
Some success from an enthusiastic amateur – Rhubarb, Strawberries and Asparagus
This year the rhubarb in my garden is superb. I have picked lbs already and for me the pudding that is unbeatable is rhubarb crumble and clotted cream. All the …