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Month: February 2015

Lemon and Limes

Posted onFebruary 27, 2015Leave a comment

Turns out the Green lime ordered last spring was in fact a Lemon of some description. Contacted Suttons Seeds who were very good about it this time (unlike the fiasco of the state of the red lime in the original Read More …

CategoriesCitrus, Conservatory, Fruit

Shed Break-in

Posted onFebruary 26, 2015February 26, 2015Leave a comment

Back in November 2014 the allotment shed was broken into.  Only a couple of items were stolen but the damage hey caused to the shed door, fencing, padlocks and shed solar lighting all added up. I have raised the issue Read More …

CategoriesGeneral

Tree felling

Posted onFebruary 25, 2015Leave a comment

A couple of weeks ago Lisa’s dad popped around with his chainsaw and we made quick work of the tree at the back of the house which had grown to well above the chimney stack height. Safe to say it Read More …

CategoriesGarden, General

A new growing year.

Posted onFebruary 24, 2015Leave a comment

Some photos of the state of the plot before work commences whipping it into shape once more. Not as flooded as previous winters but still very boggy. Need some dry weather soon.

CategoriesGeneral

New Fruit Trees

Posted onFebruary 24, 2015Leave a comment

Have replaced the old £2.99 trees that were in large pots with some minarette trees which will be more suited to a more compact growing environment.  These should do really well, time will tell. Varieties are as follows: Pear – Read More …

CategoriesFruit, Garden

Potatoes, Onions & Garlic for 2015

Posted onFebruary 22, 2015Leave a comment

Garlic already planted in November and has started peaking through the soil already. Was very happy with both the white and red onions harvests last year so have gone for the same varieties again this year. Stuttgarter Giant and Red Read More …

CategoriesGarlic, Onion, Potato, Vegetables

The plot is back.

Posted onFebruary 21, 2015Leave a comment

First post in a while on here but the new year is starting to ramp up now so watch this space. The main reason for the lack of posts was the fact that back in November the allotment shed was Read More …

CategoriesGeneral

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