Tag Archives: beans

Back home!

Posted on August 2, 2015 by batmanhasanallotment

After a wonderful summer diversion in Sweden, Germany and Ethiopia, we’re now back in England. Just four hours after our flight touched down, we went down to the plot to see what had happened to all our little plants. Luckily we … Continue reading →

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Showdown.

Posted on October 19, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

It’s been an entire year on our plot (I know, I can’t believe it either) and almost a year with this blog. Ian and I have worked very hard, and are now enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of our labour. … Continue reading →

Posted in Allotment, Gardening | Tagged beans, beetroot, chard, chili, cucumber, flowers, fruit, garlic, kale, leeks, onions, peas, potato, potatoes, psb, radishes, redcurrants, rhubarb, salad, spinach, sprouts, squash, strawberries, tomato | 4 Comments

Cleaning up.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

Lately it’s been very rainy, and we’re both very busy with work, friends and other hobbies. This means we just dashed down a few times, grabbed some tomatoes and courgettes and went back home. Today we spent a rare sunny … Continue reading →

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Autumn Glory

Posted on September 12, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

Now that the school year has started, I’m firmly back in Birmingham, and therefore also on the plot. We’re in the middle of a rich harvest, with lots of crops ripening at once. I’ve discovered a tiny melon in the … Continue reading →

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Back on the Plot!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

And I’m loving it as much as ever. While Ian updated me about his adventures, he forgot to mention how amazing the plot as a whole looked! 5 weeks have really made a difference, and by now, every spot is … Continue reading →

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Busy sunny days!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

After a week of rain we got some glorious sunshine this weekend, and used our time well. We’ve finally completed the move to the greenhouse, potted up all our chilis, planted out our squashes and courgettes and moved all the … Continue reading →

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