Category Archives: allotment

Allotment Adventures: Eight weeks later.

Posted on July 6, 2016 by nicdempsey

Saturday marked eight weeks of allotmenting. This is what it looked liked then.It looks quite different now. The weeds went haywire in between times  I was very lucky because the allotment was given up, not abandoned, the weeds were never completely … Continue reading →

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Ealing Dean Allotment Society Open Day

Posted on June 25, 2016 by nicdempsey

Today from 1pm the allotment gates will open to visitors! Entrance is free and you’ll be able to: Wander round the site and see what is growing – we’d love to know which is your favourite plot. See our heritage … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Things are growing

Posted on June 15, 2016 by nicdempsey

That allotment looks pretty good. I keep having to remind myself that it’s only been five weeks and given the limitations of time and money and equipment and knowledge, I’ve done pretty well. It rained a lot this week and … Continue reading →

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Changing up the cleaning routine

Posted on June 9, 2016 by nicdempsey

Today was supposed to be all about gin and tonic cake but because of a migraine on Tuesday and a pretty busy week, it didn’t happen. So this is about cleaning and routine and how the allotment is taking over … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Finally growing more than weeds

Posted on June 2, 2016 by nicdempsey

I didn’t do everything I set out to do this weekend but there was progress From this to thisThat’s herbs (rosemary, sage, marjoram and thyme), tomatoes, courgettes and french beans in. The beans are not looking so great right now but … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: In the weeds

Posted on May 25, 2016 by nicdempsey

After a weekend away and some rain I will admit to being apprehensive about what I was going to find on the plot on Monday. Would the lavender be dead already, would the weeds have taken over again? The answers … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

Posted on May 19, 2016 by nicdempsey

I love rhubarb and the allotment has two large rhubarb plants, so I’m getting my fix. Someone mentioned rhubarb muffins and I found this recipe. Which I changed to accommodate my needs and foodie desires.They are moist but sturdy muffins … Continue reading →

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The Allotment Adventure: Seedlings and Digging

Posted on May 18, 2016 by nicdempsey

I have to confess to feeling when I talk about the allotment, that I am moaning about my diamond shoes being too tight, because I am at a tiny bit of a loss when it comes to my space at … Continue reading →

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The Allotment Adventure: So it begins

Posted on May 11, 2016 by nicdempsey

The day after I came back from holiday I went to look at an allotment.Last Saturday, it became mine. It’s all been a bit of a shock because I was expecting to be on the waiting list at least another … Continue reading →

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