Another option for using up your rhubarb. A simple, silky way to use up a glut of rhubarb. This recipe uses defrosted frozen rhubarb, cooked until tender and blended until smooth rather than sieved. It’s delicious spread cold on toast, stirred into yoghurt, or spooned over desserts. Ingredients ● 500g rhubarb, fresh or defrosted ●Continue reading “Rhubarb Curd”
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Winter on the Allotment
Don’t Put the Padlock on Your Plot. The Allotment Season Never Really Ends One of the biggest myths I hear every year is, “That’s it now, see you next spring.” Honestly? Nothing could be further from the truth. An allotment isn’t just a summer hobby. It’s a twelve-month adventure. While the pace changes with theContinue reading “Winter on the Allotment”
Hedgerow Jam
A jar full of summer from the allotment There are few things more satisfying than opening a jar of homemade jam in the middle of winter and being transported straight back to the warmth of summer. This recipe captures exactly that feeling, combining three of the season’s finest berries into one beautifully balanced preserve. SweetContinue reading “Hedgerow Jam”
Bakery-Style Courgette & Lemon Muffins
Recipe The perfect way to use a summer courgette glut There comes a point every summer when courgettes seem to have a mind of their own. You nip down to the plot to pick one for tea, only to discover another half a dozen hiding beneath those enormous leaves! It’s a familiar sight for mostContinue reading “Bakery-Style Courgette & Lemon Muffins”
Pond Life
Could This Be the Most Important Thing on Your Plot? Just look at this little wildlife pond on Shelley’s plot. Believe it or not, it’s only a half tub, about 20 inches across, tucked away amongst the planting. It isn’t a grand pond or an expensive feature, yet it could well be one of theContinue reading “Pond Life”
Kohlrabi
The Weird and Wonderful Vegetable Every Allotmenteer Should Grow Every year on Lottie I try to grow something that gets visitors scratching their heads and asking, “What’s that then?” This year, one of the stars of the plot has been kohlrabi. At first glance it looks like a turnip that’s escaped from the ground tooContinue reading “Kohlrabi”
July Jobs on the Allotment
Get ready for a busy month ! July is one of the busiest and most rewarding months on the allotment. The long days, warm temperatures and regular harvests mean there is always something to do. Whether you’re a brand-new plot holder growing your first crop of lettuce or a seasoned allotmenteer with decades of experience,Continue reading “July Jobs on the Allotment”
Potting On: Knowing When It’s Time 🌱
So ….Madeleine and I were chatting tonight about we take growing for granted, and we were talking about how to know when to pot on your plants or move to the ground so here is a guide: using a squash plant in my tunnel: Photo 1 – The Plant Looks Ready The early signs… AtContinue reading “Potting On: Knowing When It’s Time 🌱”
The importance of composting
Shelley (plot 10) shared some great pics earlier, which I will post on the gallery pages. But one was her compost , and it got me thinking about how important it is to have a good compost method. Especially when you’re no dig like me. So I hope you find this read interesting. Black GoldContinue reading “The importance of composting”
Ask your Questions
No question is silly – ask your fellow plotters any question and I’m sure one of us will know the answer 🤗
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