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Spring has sprung!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

Longer, sunnier days mean that our plot has really come to life. One of our first acts last autumn was to place few bulbs around the borders, and this has worked out brilliantly:  Daffodils are now dotted around the plot, … Continue reading →

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One Fine Day.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

We finally had our long-awaited dry day today, and managed to get quite a lot done. First on the agenda were some necessary repairs. The recent storms have broken two more greenhouse panes (after we just managed to replace the … Continue reading →

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Plot Pictures

Posted on February 2, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

We’ve found enough dry moments to paint the shed. Ian has put up all the shelves on the inside. The rocket and cress from November are happily growing in the greenhouse. And the garlic is thriving in the cold and … Continue reading →

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February Plans

Posted on February 1, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

With our shed successfully built, we’re now a little less dependent on dry weather for work on the plot. However, our big project for February, getting the soil ready for sowing and planting, greatly depends on the soil draining. We … Continue reading →

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Shed Day!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

As previously planned, we bought a new shed with our Christmas money. We ordered it online (as explained below, I can’t really recommend the manufacturer!) as a self-assembly kit, which was duly delivered yesterday morning in the pouring rain.  I … Continue reading →

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