Top August Allotment Tips
Recently, I lost most of my redcurrant crop to a pesky pigeon or three. Admittedly there are other potential culprits too, including blackbirds and thrushes. I …
Recently, I lost most of my redcurrant crop to a pesky pigeon or three. Admittedly there are other potential culprits too, including blackbirds and thrushes. I …
“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” – Elizabeth Lawrence Some may say that August is the one month when gardeners get to go on holiday with …
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” – William Shakespeare The end of July brought some much needed rain to gardens …
“What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.” – Jane Austen August is payback time. After all the work …
The recent wetter weather has brought the allotment on a treat. There really is no substitute for rainwater and recently we have had plenty of it! The …
We had a bit of a scorcher throughout July up and down the country, and had a one day heat wave on the 1st August. We were intrigued to see what it was like up …
Forward planning is key to a good plot that will produce food throughout the year. With that in mind, there are still seeds that can be sown on the allotment …
Relax, enjoy the weather and your garden even though there are jobs still to be done to keep it looking good. Lawns If you would like a fine finish to your …