Adventures in the life of an English allotment
Early this morning, I walked down to the allotment determined to get lots done before it got any hotter. The temperature over the next week is supposed to rocket up into the high 20's/low 30's.As I arrived, I opened up the greenhouse, fed three hungry chicks and a grumpy Emily before making a start on... Continue Reading →
Today I went down to the allotment late to find several people still on site. I opened up the greenhouse and fed Emily and the chicks who scoffed their food like I hadn't fed them in weeks. After a while, I opened up the run and Emily and the Plymouth rock chick jumped out and... Continue Reading →
This morning I dashed down to feed the chickens before work. It's so calm and quiet aside from the dawn chorus. Everything is still and covered with a dusting of dew. The lupins are starting to come out and I can't wait to see what they look like when they are fully out. The chickens... Continue Reading →
I thought it was time to share all the beautiful flowers around the site. Most people are trying to help the bees by planting different bee friendly flowers. In May, the allotment has flourished with the warmer weather and regular rain.
I got down to the allotment early this morning to find several people already down and working. Steve caught me and Phil and suggested we split the hive today before the weather closes in. We made a start by cleaning out the nuc box and collecting frames to replace the ones we would be taking... Continue Reading →
Late this morning, I dragged myself out to the allotment. It's been a manic week at work and I am absolutely wiped. I arrived and spent a happy hour nattering to Cliff, Phil and Geoff. It turns out that while I have been at work, the bees have spent a week away before Phil brought... Continue Reading →
Snowed under by a pile of paperwork, the time down the allotment this weekend was considerably less than usual. But it was such a relief to get out of the house! I spent the last two days hoeing the plot and weeding the flower garden. The bark and weed fabric around the compost bins by... Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning, I walked down to the allotment ready to clean out the coop. It should be done once a month to keep the mites at bay. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough sawdust to sort out the nest box until yesterday evening, so the clean out was a bit late. I made a start before... Continue Reading →
This morning I walked down to the allotment in the glorious May sunshine. Everyone clearly had the same idea, and it was lovely to see everyone out and busy. First job was to open up the greenhouse to make sure Emily and her chicks had some fresh cool air. I topped up their food and... Continue Reading →
This morning, armed with cleaning supplies, I lugged the stove back to the allotment. It had occurred to me that the strong chemicals needed to clean the stove wouldn't be a good mix with my idiot cats. I arrived on site, dumped the cleaning supplies and stove outside the greenhouse and went to join the... Continue Reading →
Celebrating the first day of the Easter holidays today! It's been horrendously busy at work the last six weeks and I plan to enjoy two weeks of freedom! I got up late and decided to have breakfast in the sunshine down the allotment. When I arrived, all the usual suspects were sitting having a tea... Continue Reading →
This morning despite the cloudy and chilly weather, I walked down to the allotment. I wasn't sure whether I would get much done as even with a fleece and bodywarmer I still felt cool. I swung by the clubhouse and spent a good hour chatting away to Dave the Plod, Geoff, Cliff, Steve and Mick... Continue Reading →
The weather was so lovely today that I walked the four miles home from work. It isn't something I will make a habit of, especially after a long day at work, but after a breakfast meeting, it was lovely. I arrived home, changed quickly into scruffs and headed out to the allotment. Upon arrival, I... Continue Reading →
This morning I headed off to B&Q to see whether there were any other nice plants I could add to the handful I bought yesterday for the allotment. I found a few lovely ones and lugged them back to the allotment in my trusty orange plant transporter (aka bucket).I decided on a hydrangea bush (one... Continue Reading →
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 →
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