Top November Allotment Tips
I made a Halloween trip to my allotment to gather the last of my sweet corn. The plants had hung on remarkably well, considering this is Northern England. The …
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Top April Allotment Tips
April has begun with settled weather and the soil is starting to dry out again now. What a contrast to last year, when many of us wondered if spring would ever …
Top March Allotment Tips
The end of February felt like the end of April with the incredibly warm weather and record temperatures for much of the UK. On several days the temperature in …
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’ …
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 …