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The flavour of summer.

At the moment, the allotment rests in the cold and damp and we’re waiting for another dry day without work to get some digging done. In the meantime, we’re enjoying the spoils of our previous labour. Heiße Liebe or “hot love” is … Continue reading

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Summer Visitors

This weekend saw several of our friends down at the plot.   Now that it’s in good shape, and with the nice weather, it’s a real joy to show off! Bonus: with a few extra pairs of hands, the work … Continue reading

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First Harvest of 2014

We’re in the lucky position to have some plants, including redcurrants, late rhubarb, raspberries and strawberries readily settled on our plot, that were left behind by our predecessors. Generally, everyone at our allotment site is incredibly kind and generous, and by … Continue reading

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Marmalade Cake

As we now have lots of marmalade in the house, I couldn’t resist to make a lovely marmalade cake at the first opportunity.   I had a day off last week and we have guests this weekend so the moment has come! … Continue reading

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