It does seem like all we do on our visits to the plot is dig… but we’re making really good progress and we can see proper soil!!
Today we almost cleared the area where Marjory used to live, levelling out and digging out the blasted dandelions…
New canes for the raspberries has tidied up that section very [...]

First planting session today – our lovely allotment is starting to take shape!!!
Lisa came up with a very unusual way of creating paths between the rows through the development of the ‘wiggle walk’. Looks a bit strange but is very effective – we are sure everyone will be doing it soon.
Planted today:
Lavender (4 types)
Thyme (2 [...]

We’re back from Barbados, but sadly no trip to the allotment due to all the rain.
We have decided what we’ll be growing though!
In no particular order:
Leeks
Onions
Garlic
Radish
Lettuce
Endive
French Beans
Courgette
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Cabbage
Potatoes
Carrots
Parsnips
Beetroot
Asparagus
and herbs…
Salvia (sage)
Bay
Basil
Peppermint
Coriander
Thyme
Chives
Parsley
Tarragon
and some Lavender, Calendula and Camomile (because we like them!)