Tag Archives: sowing

Seasonal Impulse Purchases

Posted on March 30, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

With the beautiful weather, this weekend saw a flurry of activity on our plot. Yesterday, we forked and raked one of the large beds that we dug over in October and sowed two rows of beetroot and parsnips. We also … Continue reading →

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Friendly takeover

Posted on March 23, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

It has happened again. After some very enthusiastic sowing sessions, our window sills are now completely covered in egg cartons, covered sandwich trays and old paper coffee cups. For the last months, I’ve been begging every colleague with a takeaway … 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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January Plans

Posted on January 15, 2014 by batmanhasanallotment

It’s January. The days are slowly getting longer and with all good intentions and resolutions of the new year we’re raring to go ahead on our plot. Over the winter holidays, I’ve read several books about vegetable growing and allotmenteering. … Continue reading →

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