July Newsletter
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” – Lewis Grizzard July is the beginning of …
strawberries
Soft Fruit Means Strawberry Gin!
Remember that cool spell of weather we endured in May/early June? Not welcome at all and certainly stunted the growth of many young plants. But now we are …
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 …
Strawberry Growing Guide
When you receive your strawberry plants from Suttons, plant without delay, provided soil and weather conditions are favourable. Should this not be possible …
August Allotment Tips 2015
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 …
June Allotment Tips
The allotment in June is a place of great joy. It is a relief now that most of our plants are safely in the ground. Every time we visit, the good news is they …
July Allotment Tips
Allotments rock and that’s official! The sheer sense of achievement and satisfaction from spending many a happy hour down on the plot, pottering around and …
Module Strawberries Growing Guide
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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 …