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 …
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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 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 …
Who Or What Was Ailsa Craig?
Waiting my turn at the dentist recently I was surprised when they called the name of the next patient. “Ailsa Craig” was not however my expected shiny red …
Top August Allotment Tips
Early this month, I’m going to harvest my summer onion sets “Stuttgarter” and “Sturon” both of which have grown well. I like to pick them after a few …
Top April Allotment Tips
A sustained wet spell towards the end of March saturated the ground, meaning patience really did become a virtue. Happily things have improved since as spring …
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 …