Category Archives: allotment

Allotment Adventures: The Work Area

Posted on November 20, 2019 by nicdempsey

The work at the back of the plot continues. We sorted the wood we wanted to keep from the wood to be bonfire which is currently piled up in the middle of the new half, a lot of the shed … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: The Compost Area

Posted on November 13, 2019 by nicdempsey

After a week off, we finally started to think about our plot extension, Joe has taken what he wanted and it’s now all ours, this is the view from the back of the plot. There is lots of work to … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: A quick and wet visit

Posted on November 6, 2019 by nicdempsey

No work in the plot last weekend. Just a quick visit to collect chard and kale. It was raining and very windy It looks very autumnal at the moment but the kale is magnificent

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Allotment Adventures: Pumpkins in the Rain

Posted on October 30, 2019 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, the allotments had the annual Pumpkin Trail, in the rain. It was so wet. Despite that, it was still pretty busy, we had about half the usual amount of visitors at around 2000 with everyone seeming to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Autumn Work

Posted on October 23, 2019 by nicdempsey

We got to the plot on Sunday and found it pretty unchanged despite our neglect of it last week. There is a temptation in the autumn, as the plot calms down to be done with allotment work, I know that … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Pumpkins everywhere

Posted on October 21, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s the start of a brand new week and this week feels like it might be a busy work week! Sometimes you open your mouth and find yourself with lots to do, it’s all good but some of … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: First Frost

Posted on October 9, 2019 by nicdempsey

Last week, we had our first frost of the autumn, so it was time to take in all the squash and pull up all the tomato plantsIt’s a lot. We have lots of clear beds and lots to do. We … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: It Just Keeps Coming…

Posted on October 2, 2019 by nicdempsey

This week it rained, which wasn’t good for anyone’s spirits but was really good for the plot! The produce is still coming but we are more into the leafy, green stage of the year. Every week I think will be … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: September jobs

Posted on September 18, 2019 by nicdempsey

September is a strange month as we come to the end of the summer crops, everything looks a bit straggly and we have to start making decisions about whether to push a crop another week or pull it up. This … Continue reading →

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Food Budget Reset

Posted on September 5, 2019 by nicdempsey

It’s September and with the sole of exception of Saturday because it’s family dinner so it won’t be OTT, I’m not drinking alcohol this month. There are two months of the year where we’re encouraged to give up drinking for … Continue reading →

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