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We’re getting there…

allotmentgirls — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:27:51 +0000

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 well and they’re looking very healthy, so here’s hoping for a good crop

The herbs are coming back strong, they always look a bit pathetic after the winter months, but the sage, thyme and chives are looking fabulous. The lavender isn’t looking quite so good and we have lost one of them – we shall replace it as we found it great for attracting bees.

The Third Allotment Girl!

allotmentgirls — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:05:47 +0000

Some of our newest followers may not know about the third allotment girl, so we thought we’d re-introduce her!

This is Sallie… the crazy collie with the waggiest tail in town!

We wondered how many allotment owners take their dogs to the plot and whether dogs are even allowed on some allotments? We’ve heard some allotment associations don’t allow them… we think that’s a real shame – Sal loves to sit and just watch anyone and anything, ok so she sits on our thyme on occasions, but overall she’s very well-behaved and loves to be sat with us.

Love to all allotment dogs!!

Unearthing old seeds

allotmentgirls — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:43:14 +0000

Ok, not quite unearthing, but deep in the back of the cupboard we found some old seeds… no idea whether they’re any good, but thought it was worth a bash!

Planted in an old drawer (recycling as well!) we have sowed Sweet Marjoram, Parsley, Sage, Thyme and Basil (Sweet Genovese and Red Bordeaux).

With a bit of luck they’ll be springing into life and we can transplant them into the main plot

Also today we purchased some asparagus crowns and Maris Piper seed potatoes from Wilko – not sure where to put them yet though!

A pound of potatoes

allotmentgirls — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:05:13 +0000

Dug up a pound of potatoes this evening… not to mention two slugs and a load of funny-looking brown bugs that were in a couple of them!

Very tasty indeed – boiled them and mixed them up with some olive oil, black pepper and allotment thyme and sage

It was only a short row, but we’re pleased given the disastrous chitting and stupid planting! Oh, and the weeds that started to grown into some!!

Lots of herbs

allotmentgirls — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:20:56 +0000

The herb plot is doing brilliantly – the sage looks, and tastes, fabulous and the thyme has amazed us.

We Start Planting!

allotmentgirls — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:09:19 +0000

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 types)
Tarragon
Parsley (well – we moved it!)
Coriander
Sage
Chives
Onions
Leeks
Courgettes
Bay

Back from hols, with a list!

allotmentgirls — Sun, 27 May 2007 22:45:25 +0000

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!)