Allotment Questions about the virus lock down
I'm getting lots of questions about allotmenting in this situation. Too many to reply to individually, sorry. Hopefully this will answer most of them.
I'm getting lots of questions about allotmenting in this situation. Too many to reply to individually, sorry. Hopefully this will answer most of them.
Some unexpected effects of the pandemic on allotment and home growers. Getting deliveries out for us and our partners.
Spring is here and I can prove it. Got the peas and broad beans planted but the bench space in the greenhouse has been occupied.
Trying out the Hozelock growbag waterer. A wick based system which should give better results with a growbag.
How to heel leeks in. This will free space for your other crops. The leeks will keep fresh and well for a few weeks after heeling in.
We're social distancing as the government suggest. Our book sales will continue in the UK only, Progress on Dig for Victory
The coronavirus is playing heavily on my mind. I don't want to spread despair and panic but neither should we be complacent.
Weather is still pretty terrible here, a lot of rain but potatoes planted in the polytunnel, tomatoes growing in the potting shed, greenhouse prepared.