Cocktail of the Month – Mint Julep

We love cocktails (and drinking in general to be honest!), so we decided for our newsletter each month we’d choose a fabulous allotment-themed cocktail…

This month we’re seeing lovely fresh mint leaves coming though on the plot – perfect for a classic Mint Julep!

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High-flying Vegetables

It wasn’t until our Thompson & Morgan order arrived that we realised we had a bit of a theme going on…

Our onions are Vulcan and Red Arrow, and our potatoes are Rocket!

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Bucketfuls of Dandelions

Bucketfuls of Dandelions

Spring’s definitely here, and so are the dandelions :(

How do you handle your dandelions?

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New Monthly Newsletter

We’re delighted to announce that from next month (May), we’ll be sending a monthly email featuring our progress (or maybe lack of progress!), recipes, ideas and hints and tips.

To celebrate we’re having a little competition too – simply sign up before 30 April to receive our newsletter and you’ll be entered into a draw to win some gardeners’ treats :-)

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National Gardening Week

National Gardening Week

We discovered National Gardening Week (15-21 April) through the RHS website… although gardening is a year-round job we like the idea that everyone is encouraged to enjoy what nature brings us, whether it’s though planting pretty flowers or growing your own food.

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Dad on a Hot Shed Roof

Dad on a Hot Shed Roof

During the windy storms earlier this year, the poor shed took a battering and most of the roof felt was whipped away…

Thanks to Lisa’s Dad we now have a newly-felted shed roof… a little patchwork in design, but a nice dry shed all the same :-)

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