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Plotting Up goes local……..

So we’re back in business. After 18 months with no plot we were lucky enough to get one just round the corner from our house and it even came with a shed. Suffice to say Vicky has already taken charge … Continue reading

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All Quiet on the allotment front……..

It’s been a while since I updated this blog and it’s not because we’ve been sitting around all the while doing sweet fanny adams but because it’s been so busy it’s hard to find the spare time to sit down … Continue reading

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Nursery Times ……..

Seedlings in full swing

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Chitty Chitty Spud Spud ……..

It’s that time of year again rapidly approaching. Yep that’s right. Potato planting time. Traditionally I’m told its what you do at Easter but I’m going to Wiltshire for the long bank holiday weekend and so have planned to plant … Continue reading

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Decisions decisions decisions……..

This is the current seeds I have left from last year. Going to to start potting up and germinating some this weekend. Really looking forward to it again this year. Hopefully we’ll have more luck.

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What’s still growing………

With Autumn well and truly here and winter just round the corner it’s that time of year when your watching out for the first signs of frost that will put an end to any of the tender plants that are … Continue reading

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End of Season Clearance………

Managed to get to the plot today for a couple of hours. Originally planned of getting down there early(ish) as the sun was shining but as always tends to happen; just as I think about grabbing my stuff and heading … Continue reading

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1st Year Review……..

Well it’s been a whole year with my allotment plot and I must start by saying that it’s definitely been a mixed bag of success and failures. Nonetheless it has been an enjoyable year learning and experimenting. The weather had … Continue reading

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1 potato, 2 potato, 3 potato, 4, 5 potato, 6 potato, 7 potato, more……..

First Earlies are ready and have been eaten for the first time tonight. Boiled up with some butter and salad cream. Delicious. Going to be eating spuds for a while now me thinks.

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And the winner is……..

The results of my little runner been experiment are in and it was a resounding win for the indoor germination. The seeds that were potted up and placed in a propagator on the window cill in doors were up to 3 time … Continue reading

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