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By Jane Moore in
Allotments
I've never had a problem with potato scab before, but this year it's affected my precious Charlottes, particularly at one end of the bed. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
Before I knew it, the leeks and a solitary parsnip were in full flower and producing seed, so I thought I'd collect the seed to sow next year. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
One of the greatest pleasures of allotment life is getting to know my neighbours. Ron, Beryl, Vic and Tony are a lovely bunch, although we disagree on quite a few things. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
I only water plants that look as if they might die - it's the 'tough love' school of vegetable growing! Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
Despite the dry conditions, my strawberries have been fantastic this year. I've got two beds with one variety growing in each - 'Florence' and 'Honeyoe'. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
When potatoes are in flower they need a lot of water, as this is when they're growing tubers. This time is known as the 'critical watering period'. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
I potted on my peppers and tomatoes, as they kept drying out in no time, their root systems filling the tiny pots... Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
Yes, it's bean planting time and everyone is a-bustle on the site building all the wigwams, tunnels and trestles ready to support the massive growth of French and runner beans. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
There are always a few jobs that I hate doing at this time of year. One of them is pulling out the overwintered plants that have flowered and set seed. Continue reading...
By Jane Moore in
Allotments
All the shallots and onions I planted are sprouting away happily. And only a few of them have popped out of the ground and needed pushing back. That always happens with sets, doesn't it? Continue reading...
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