Today marks a significant day in the allotment year - Potato Day. Arranged every year by the Crewe Town Allotment Federation, it's an opportunity to buy seed potatoes and a variety of other seeds for the growing season. Every year, we buy a selection of seeds, enjoying browsing all the different varieties, most of which... Continue Reading →
Snow comes to Crewe
I woke this morning to a wintery scene outside my window. The temperature has dropped significantly and the flurries of sleet from yesterday turned to snow overnight. Wrapping myself up warmly against the cold, I set off to the allotment. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Geoff who had had the bright idea of... Continue Reading →
Dr Cliff and Dr Geoff to the rescue
Yesterday I ambled down to the allotment as usual. My timing was outstanding. Just as I was arriving at the gate, the tea bell went! I sat with everyone enjoying the conversation and the surprisingly good weather. Eventually I decided I needed to do something productive, so I went to feed the chickens. As usual,... Continue Reading →
Winter comes to the allotment
The temperature has dropped significantly the last few days. On Wednesday I dashed down to the allotment before work to feed the chickens and found everything tinged with frost. The days are slowly getting longer and the sunrise over the allotment was spectacular. I fed the disgruntled chickens who scoffed the food I put down... Continue Reading →
Hide and seek
This morning I ambled down at a decidedly late hour to feed the chickens. Clucking their disapproval, they made it very clear how unacceptable it was to be fed so late.As I sorted out their food - currently a 50/50 mix of layers pellets and mixed corn, three handfuls of sunflower seeds, two handfuls of... Continue Reading →
Into a new year
It's been several weeks since my last update due to the usual chaos that is December (work, visiting friends and family, Christmas preparations etc). So it's about time to fill you in on what's been happening. The winter months are significantly quieter with only chicken people like myself regularly being on site. Unfortunately, Cliff lost... Continue Reading →
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