Adventures in the life of an English allotment
Shortly after lunch, I dragged my somewhat hungover husband down to the allotment to make a start on the jungle. As he fed the chickens, I walked around the plot, trying to work out a plan. I decided that if we could clear some of the main beds then other jobs such as clearing the... Continue Reading →
Today was a plottering day at the allotment. One of those days where you arrive and don't really have much of a plan and spend the day drifting between little jobs. When I arrived, I immediately went to check on the girls in the new coop and say hello to Liz, Sarah and Andy. To... Continue Reading →
After spending the morning dashing here and there to pick up wooden pallets, my husband and I lugged three new pallets to the plot to join the one I had brought home from work. The compost heap has been an eyesore on the plot for years but until last season, it blended into the scruffiness... Continue Reading →
The last two days have been significantly warmer and with more sunshine, the usual brightness that heralds the start of autumn. It lulls you into a false sense of security before the autumn storms start. The sunshine has meant that the winding down at the allotment has been slightly delayed but there is a feeling... Continue Reading →
Today I had a chat with Chris about compost heaps. It's a topic that probably should be covered more especially as there are so many benefits to composting. Chris is a bit of a specialist at compost and I went across to his plot to see how he does his. The key to successful composting... Continue Reading →
Today I ambled into town to buy some important things ready to make my wormery. I spent ages agonising over which plastic box would be best and ended up choosing a 3 litre box with clip on lid. I loved the design of one of the DIY wormery videos I watched on YouTube last night... Continue Reading →
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