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Allotment Adventures: Stolen

Posted on January 5, 2022 by nicdempsey

We’ve not done masses of work on the plot over Christmas, but we have finally got all the raised beds assembled and in place. The last ones to go in were in the polytunnel. As usual, there is less actual … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Borage Jungle

Posted on July 21, 2021 by nicdempsey

The plot is looking a little bit wild in certain areas, which I actually really enjoy. I have plans for a couple of more areas like this in the plot and the rose and pond area is looking a bit … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Cultivated

Posted on July 14, 2021 by nicdempsey

So this weekend at the plot was all about the ensuring that the allotment committee had nothing to complain about. We were lucky that the plants, compost and raised beds ordered had all arrived and we started early. We harvested … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Under-cultivated

Posted on July 7, 2021 by nicdempsey

It was an interesting Saturday at the allotment. We got told that this area by the rose garden and the pond, means our plot is viewed as under cultivated. The current rules are that 70% of the plot should be … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Winter Squash Part One

Posted on August 19, 2020 by nicdempsey

It was quite a week for harvest! We had 17 winter squash, the first french beans, our first proper cauliflower, two patty pans, two crookneck, eight cukes (plus two that are yellow and not for eating, I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: The Weedfinder General Returns

Posted on July 8, 2020 by nicdempsey

With the general relaxation of lockdown rules last Saturday, the allotment committee decided that people like my mum could come back in! Which we were both very excited about. Four and a half hours on the plot and I finally … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: June

Posted on June 24, 2020 by nicdempsey

So I had a list 2 weeks ago and this is where we are with it. weed the paths cut the grass weed the top of the plot weed the beds pot up the verbena half the old broad bean … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Struggling a tiny bit

Posted on April 16, 2020 by nicdempsey

Despite the glorious weather, I’m still trying to summon my energy for the work, I’m feeling listless and uninspired. With the bank holiday and extra days off, in addition to being home all the time, I’ve completely lost track of … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Two Weeks Away

Posted on July 3, 2019 by nicdempsey

A combination of being away and being really sick has kept me away from the plot. But on Sunday, Ma was back from her holiday, I was feeling better, and the weather was slightly cooler. It was time to go … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Three years later and it’s looking pretty good…

Posted on May 8, 2019 by nicdempsey

The joy of a bank holiday is that we got two trips to the plot this weekend. Apparently, it’s been the coldest May bank holiday on record and I can believe it, it’s hard to imagine that Easter was the … Continue reading →

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