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stress levels have reduced dramatically.  I grow everything from fruit and veg to flowers and herbs.  Some days after work I don't go up to do any work on the plot, instead I just like to pop up, make a cup of tea and just relax in on the plot listening

I wonder if your plot was actually the remains of a Roman allotment, they must have grown their veg locally as they didn't have the means that we do to import every thing from abroad,I wonder what they grow most of for their diet must have been

We've just received our letter of renewal on the allotment lease - it always reminds me of how fortunate we are to be able to rent the land for such a small amount of money. Others might not be feeling so content.  At this time of year some plot

Does anyone have an organic solution for lowering the ph of my veg plot ? My test kit is showing a reading of 8 and the suggestion on the packet is 'sulphur of ammonia' which sounds a bit strong. Many thanks in anticipation. When I did a soil test

Nothing beats the taste of freshly-picked sweetcorn in late summer and growing your own couldn't be easier. Sow your own seeds or buy young seedlings to plant now and grow them in a block on the veg plot. Or use them decoratively, planting them

Can i grow in my plot/allotment all year round or should there be a break so i can sort it all out only asking as my dad says i should stop for winter then end of winter dig over fertilise etc...i was hoping to use all year round There are some veg

very well. Hello AdamColeman, I recently inherited a veg plot with asparagus in the wrong place too. In my case it's too near the middle of the plot, so that when it grows up high, it obscures the plants beyond it from view. I was considering starting a

for months and it looks as though they will just end up as compost fodder.  Any suggestions please?  This is my first real veg plot and am starting to plan for this year so don't want to make the same mistakes again.  Many thanks. Also had lots of problems

Hi, i have just moved into my first house and would like a fruit and veg plot in the garden.  there is a section that would be perfect for it, as it gets the sun throughout the day, but the previous owners put woodchip down on that patch. i have

Hi there I have access to some fresh horse manure. I was thinking of spreading it over my veg plots after I remove crops and just turning it in lightly (to stop my dog rolling in it!) then digging it in next Spring. Would this be ok or should I