It was a fine September day on Thursday and we had an energetic time on the plot. Each week now we have a busy time with the pleasure of harvesting […]
The fruit is now ripening fast and on Thursday we had a good picking from the Victoria plum. When it was thinned a few days ago, none of the fruits […]
As the season progresses, crops are harvested and, to avoid leaving bare soil, it is a good idea to sow green manures which help with both the fertility and structure […]
As we arrived on the plot on Thursday, we saw a young pheasant flying away from the autumn raspberries which are coming into fruit earlier than usual so something else […]
Harvesting continues with the dwarf French beans now in full flow – the purple ones are especially tasty – and the runners almost ready. We are still picking broad beans, […]
Thursday was another day spent mostly harvesting the fruit and veg and, since there had been some rain last week, the hose stayed in the shed with essential watering done […]
Thursday’s misty start was a pleasant relief from the recent scorching days. The day was all about picking with so much suddenly being ready, but we did manage to net […]
We have had some warmth and some rain and now the allotment is looking very green and productive. The fruit and veg are doing well and we have a splendid […]
Thursday was a day mostly spent on weeding the fruit and vegetable beds; we needed to water since there has been no rain (update: there has been rain since then!) […]
