Tales from the Plot November
I visit my allotment every day if I can during this time of year, it’s mainly just to check that my hens are ok, collect any eggs and check they have… Continue reading "Tales from the Plot November"
Tales from the Plot
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Tales from the plot for October
This is the month when it feels as if the year is starting to turn, the days are noticeably shorter, the sun is lower in the sky and temperatures are… Continue reading "Tales from the plot for October"
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Tales from the plot September
As we drift slowly from summer to autumn there’s still plenty to be done, keep hoeing …. always a must!Thankfully our two freezers are now bursting at the seams with… Continue reading "Tales from the plot September"
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Tales from the plot June 2023
It’ll soon be mid-summer and at this time of year our plants need more water. Soils that are rich in well-rotted organic matter are the best for retaining moisture as… Continue reading "Tales from the plot June 2023"
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Tales from the Plot May 2023
May is one of the busiest times on the allotment, potatoes can now be planted with some confidence but always be ready with a fleece or some straw to cover… Continue reading "Tales from the Plot May 2023"
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Tales from the Plot, April
It’s now time to set the sweetcorn seed under cover, if you haven’t already done so. Try setting them in cell trays wrapped in clingfilm: mine are on a bedroom… Continue reading "Tales from the Plot, April"
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Tales From The Plot
Hopefully by now the plot is tidy and pretty much weed free. This needn’t be the hard work you assume, there are plot holders that follow a no dig approach –… Continue reading "Tales From The Plot"
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Tales From The Plot, December 2022
The year is coming to an end and the shortest day has now gone, heralding the slow advance towards next season. It’s the last chance to clear any weeds from… Continue reading "Tales From The Plot, December 2022"
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Tales from the Plot
We still get some nice days in November and there is enough daylight to clear and tidy up the allotment of any old crops in preparation for next year. I… Continue reading "Tales from the Plot "
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Tales from the Plot, October 2022
With autumn under way October can be a month full of chilly mornings and spooky nights, it’s also a time when we can experience all four seasons in one day.… Continue reading "Tales from the Plot, October 2022"