Found this on the BBC web site.
Allotment Group Lose Court Fight
I really hope they appeal. Using allotments for housing should not be even considered.
My first allotment was closed by the Parish Council - but they were renting the land from the Church Commission and they increased the rent. I lost a year trying to cultivate a previously unused and impossible plot about half a mile from my house (the first allotment was 2 minute walk) before I was offered my current plot about 5 years ago.
Think I might check out the Allotment Association web site to see if there is an appeal fund.
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Saturday, 23 June 2007
Out of control?
Well, following a holiday in France, things are starting to get out of control on the allotment. This weekend provided a mere two hours of allotment work. Due in part to social events (thanks Glenn for a wonderful day out) and also the weather, which has been wetter than wet.
I did however harvest some broad beans and I have a courgette making an appearance, along with a lot of weeds. I will be busy next weekend......
I did however harvest some broad beans and I have a courgette making an appearance, along with a lot of weeds. I will be busy next weekend......
Sunday, 10 June 2007
Starting to fill up
Had a good three hours up the allotment this weekend. My old Dad came over to help me - bless 'im. He gave up his veg plot last year at the age of 81, but his garden has wonderful soil - they have a stream at the bottom of their garden and idyllic views over the Suffolk countryside.
Anyway - he started my leeks off for me as they germinate much better in his garden. So he came down on Saturday with the leeks and helped me plant them out. Friday's rain made the job a whole lot easier. I used two dibbers - one with a metal spike on the end and the other was his dibber which was a lot wider. I made the holes, he drilled the leeks and we shared the watering. We planted about 240 in total (a mix of Musselburgh, Bandit and Autumn Giant) and have two blisters - one on each of the palms of my hands.
I also planted out some brassicas (Cabbage, Sprouts and Brocolli) which I have netted off with some excellent netting my Dad gave me - I hope that the snails leave them alone.
But there is not a lot of space left now. I have about a couple of rows, in which I will plant some french beans. I also have some more purple sprouting seedlings that will go out in a few weeks.
The good news is that some of the allotment holders caught the bastard children that had rampaged through my rhubarb and french beans. Not sure what the outcome was - I will no doubt get the gossip from my cat sitter next week.
Anyway - he started my leeks off for me as they germinate much better in his garden. So he came down on Saturday with the leeks and helped me plant them out. Friday's rain made the job a whole lot easier. I used two dibbers - one with a metal spike on the end and the other was his dibber which was a lot wider. I made the holes, he drilled the leeks and we shared the watering. We planted about 240 in total (a mix of Musselburgh, Bandit and Autumn Giant) and have two blisters - one on each of the palms of my hands.
I also planted out some brassicas (Cabbage, Sprouts and Brocolli) which I have netted off with some excellent netting my Dad gave me - I hope that the snails leave them alone.
But there is not a lot of space left now. I have about a couple of rows, in which I will plant some french beans. I also have some more purple sprouting seedlings that will go out in a few weeks.
The good news is that some of the allotment holders caught the bastard children that had rampaged through my rhubarb and french beans. Not sure what the outcome was - I will no doubt get the gossip from my cat sitter next week.
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