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Allotment Adventures: Some planting, more weeding

Posted on June 4, 2025 by nicdempsey

Six hours on the plot doesn’t get a lot of work done. So what did I do? I weeded the front bed of the plot and planted the erigeron, the primrose and a sweet aztec plant in that bed. Planting … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: The Return of the Fox

Posted on July 13, 2023 by nicdempsey

I was solo this weekend and distracted (story of my life) but I got some things done. First the annoying. Let’s talk about the foxes. The allotment has a couple of foxes that live on or around the site. Urban … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Planting begins

Posted on May 24, 2023 by nicdempsey

At this time of year, it feels like a race to get everything in the ground and while I’m not immune to this urge, I’m also a bit behind due to weather and late sowing. At home the tomatoes and … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Seedling Set Up

Posted on May 18, 2023 by nicdempsey

Seven years ago, I signed up for an allotment and for seven years I’ve been struggling with indoor sowing. The reasons are obvious, I live in a one bedroom flat with no garden that is quite dark and as with … Continue reading →

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