Our allotment is at the top of a hilly site at the bottom of a hill so until everything is a bit less treacherous it is going to have to fend for itself.
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Dec
26
2009
On the allotment in December 2009
On the allotment: Thanks to Andrew putting protective netting over the brassicas before the arrival of the pigeons, we are now enjoying good pickings of cavolo nero and purple sprouting broccoli.
Nov
29
2009
On the Allotment in Late November 2009
On the allotment: 12th November – Andrew has planted up a new soft fruit area. This has involved a great deal of digging, followed by the addition of well-rotted manure and the laying of a Mypex geotextile membrane to retain moisture and control weed regrowth. Planting holes were cut through it and the new fruit bushes are now nicely tucked in for the winter.
Nov
14
2009
On the allotment: November 2009
On the allotment: The beanpoles finally came down this week – we will need to get some new ones next year. They have done well for two years but are beginning to break up. The green manure is covering much of the ground and will prevent goodness leaching out of the soil over winter.
Oct
29
2009
On the allotment: October 2009
On the allotment: A good bit of rain is making it a bit easier for Andrew to get to grips with the weed-infested area that he is preparing for more fruit trees and bushes.
