Tag Archives: rhubarb

First glut of 2015.

Posted on April 26, 2015 by batmanhasanallotment

Yes, even though it is only April, our first glut has arrived. After the winter, our purple sprouting broccoli has decided it is time to do its name proud, and is sprouting like mad. Over the last two weeks, 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 →

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Moving House.

Posted on May 11, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

This title doesn’t refer to us – Ian and I are still in the same flat as ever. However, half of our tomato seedlings are big and strong, so we decided to move them to the greenhouse on the allotment. … Continue reading →

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First Harvest of 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

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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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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