Tag Archives: Allotment

Goodbye to all that!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by haddersm

My allotment has gone! I handed the keys back at the end of the 2017 season and walked out of the gate for the last time. I miss my plot neighbours – John and Heather, Rose, Bernie and all – … Continue reading →

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Another year over

Posted on October 28, 2016 by haddersm

… and a new one just begun. John Lennon was singing about Christmas, but for us gardeners the new year begins now, in late October. Ok, there may still be sprouts to pick, but already next year’s garlic and onions … Continue reading →

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Spudtastic

Posted on April 17, 2016 by haddersm

Since my last allotment update I’ve been on holiday. More on that in due course, but after getting back I’ve spent some more time on the plot. It’s potato planting season and I’ve noticed that there seem to be as … Continue reading →

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Happy New Allotment Year!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by haddersm

Yesterday I planted my first 2016 crop: a bed of first early potatoes (Pentland Javelin). It feels like the start of a new allotment year. So that means it’s also the start of garden blogging for the year too! I’ve … Continue reading →

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