Adventures in the life of an English allotment
This afternoon I ambled down late after a lie in. The chickens seemed pleased to see me although they weren't impressed at the lack of sunflower seeds. Upon opening the nest box, I discovered 6 eggs! Happily, 4 of them were from the Vorwerks and Cream Legbars (2 from each) which shows that spring is... Continue Reading →
Whilst the rest of the UK is buried under snow and freezing conditions, here we are yet to have any! I don't deny it's cold and there have been small flurries but nothing settled. I ambled to the clubhouse to say hi to everyone. All the usual suspects were there and the kettle was on... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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... Continue Reading →
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 →
This morning was a busy morning as we drove over to the local hospital to donate a cheque for the new sensory equipment for the paediatric ward before going on site. The great works continue with everyone pitching in with helping widen the path over the last couple of weeks. It looks amazing! I arrived... Continue Reading →
On my way into work, I swung by the allotment to feed the chickens. I was greeted by a working party made of Cliff, Dave the Plod and Mick the Greek who were all busy laying slabs as part of the main pathway running across the width of the site. They have done a cracking... Continue Reading →
Today I walked down to the allotment determined to make serious inroads into the mass of weeds in the middle of the plot. The sun was out and it was one of those beautiful autumn days where the sun is low in the sky but still has enough heat in it for it to be... Continue Reading →
At this time of year, the allotment is a hive of activity. Everyone is busy preparing their plots for winter, efficiently using the last few rainless days before the notorious British rain commences in earnest. I have been busy hoeing the top section of the plot, trying to clear some of the ground of weeds.... Continue Reading →
Today I went down to the allotment and ended up staying to help Geoff and Cliff operate on two of Geoff's chickens! I got busy feeding and cleaning up after our girls and went round to talk to Geoff. He really does have a magic way with chickens - I found him sat in his... Continue Reading →
I ambled to the allotment today to feed the chickens and sort out the apple tree. I had barely started feeding the chickens before I spotted Cliff on his way past the coop holding a trap with an animal inside. Fortunately it wasn't a rat, but a gorgeous hedgehog! Cliff released it near the allotment... Continue Reading →
So today was eventful. In fact it wouldn't be far removed from the most hilarious escapades of the Good Life (the 1970's sit com). I got down on site and had an amble down to the chickens. When I fed them I noticed that Daisy was not quite herself. She was opening and closing her... Continue Reading →
After minimal sleep last night, I dragged myself down to the allotment to sort out the chickens. Upon my arrival, I spotted Steve and Phil checking the bees. I quickly suited up and joined in. All the hives are still busy but they are struggling to produce a decent amount of honey. The plan is... Continue Reading →
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