Top November Allotment Tips
During Halloween, there were a number of plot holders utilising their plots to grow pumpkins for their children and grandchildren. The F1 variety ‘Becky’ …
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Top October Allotment Tips
I really enjoy this time of year. The increasingly damp smell of decomposing vegetation, partially rotting leaf litter combined with stunning tree colours …
Top August Allotment Tips
One thing we all agree on is that every year is different on the allotment. The main reason for this is the one thing we can’t control of course and that is …
Top February Allotment Tips
I find this is a very positive time of year. The sheer raw excitement of being on the cusp of another allotment season knows no bounds! It is noticeable just …
Top November Allotment Tips
My allotment has an increasingly mid autumn feel to it. Gone are the summer tender crops, most of which I’ve been able to compost. Instead much of my soil …
Top October Allotment Tips
The nights are closing in and I’m trying to visit my allotment as much as possible during early evening while the light holds. The plan is to do as many …
Health Benefits of Garlic
Love it or hate it there’s no doubting that garlic is a mainstay in many a garden and kitchen. With a history going back thousands of years, its health and …
October Top Allotment Tips
The allotment is in transition with a fascinating, mix of late summer and autumn tasks to do this month. I’ve just finished harvesting the last of my runner …
July Top Allotment Tips
The allotment season reaches a new exciting level this month and fittingly we have plenty of luscious fresh food to harvest. My overwintering broad beans …
Historical Veggie Facts
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our historical veggie facts over the last few days. Many of these were taken from the 1831 edition of The Companion for the …