The threat of eviction of the allotmenteers to make way for building houses had no effect on the enthusiasm yesterday .  It was sunny and the allotmenteers were out in force when I arrived late...

Finally nearly all my plants are in now.  It seems to have taken ages this year.  I don't know, the weather seems colder for longer these days.  My sister says it is because I am getting old, but...

This winter I am not doing much in the way of crops, I had a few issues this year and want to give the ground a rest and a good dose of manure.  I have a few leeks, some kale and I am planting my...

Well as April draws to a close I am reviewing my  progress on the allotment.  My new half plot is coming on well.  I now have the structure in and some apples that are flowering, raspberries that...

Yesterday was amazing on the allotment.  Although it is still early January it felt like spring.  With all the high winds I thought I'd better go and check my cloche as when when pinned down it has...

Although my back is still a problem it is not as bad as it was so I took advantage of this to put in my onions and shallots.  Having cycled the mile to the allotment the day before to do the onions...