Allotment garden inspiration | Hello Victoria
Having an allotment has been one of the most satisfying decisions we've ever made. Our kids love being there and we all learn together as we grow food and nurture each other. When we first
Hi – (click on a picture to enlarge) - I'm recovering after a hip replacement and would like to share some pictures of our allotment from the last few years. Last year - with work commitments and the weather against us, we weren't able to get done much at all... it really was all a bit of a washout. There are approx 40 plots on our site, just nice, it's surrounded on all sides with back gardens and you can't see it from the entrance so we get very little trouble from veggie burglars. I've cut the main grass here for a few years and yet people still wang rocks on there... so I cut high and it's been enough to stop someone coming in with a sprayer. But we love our allotment and the time can just fly by. Our first plot was 20ft x 100ft -- the first thing we did was to put up four reinforced pallet bins, bolted together, one 6x4 and three 4x4. We fill the big one first, then turn this into the next one, then the next one until the last turn goes through a stout wooden…
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“What do you grow?” Thats the most common question I am asked, when I share that I have an allotment and grow my own fruit and veg. It’s a fair question. On one hand it’s e…
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Having an allotment has been one of the most satisfying decisions we've ever made. Our kids love being there and we all learn together as we grow food and nurture each other. When we first
Working out what to plant where in 2009. See my blog: thisblessedplot.wordpress.com
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Interestingly, "Under the 1908 Small Holdings and Allotments Act, where there is demand, it is the duty of the local authority to provide residents registered on the electoral roll with allotment space. The Act even gives local authorities the power to compulsorily acquire land for allotments, if they don't have sufficient already." So why not apply to your local council for an allotment space? They are relatively inexpensive, and you can save more money by taking on plots that may be overgrown or lack running water. There are numerous advantages to having an allotment. Not only can they potentially save you a great deal of money on fruit and vegetables (as prices for allotments are notoriously low), they are a great way of meeting people who share a common interest (there is usually an association connected to a group of allotments that provides extra social opportunities), they also keep you fit with all that digging, bending and stretching! Allotment plots are 250 sq m, so a large undertaking indeed. Do you have the time and dedication to work a plot of this size? Sometimes councils offer half-sized allotments which may be a good compromise? Otherwise perhaps think about purchasing a shared plot with a group of local gardening enthusiasts like yourself? It may be better to wait for a good, well-tended plot to come up (and these waiting times can be lengthy) than to take on an allotment. Allotments can require huge amounts of physical work, which can be extremely rewarding but also challenging. There are some important factors to consider when choosing your perfect allotment, whatever your timescale: Does the allotment have a regular supply of water? This could be quite essential to you. Check regulations and investigate what may or may not be allowed within the terms of the lease. Are you allowed to plant fruit trees, to have Greenhouses, Garden Sheds, polytunnels etc., and do the terms of the lease suit your requirement? What tools will you need to invest in? A larger plot and more ambitious gardening may require different tools than you use in your everyday garden. If you are hoping to achieve social benefits from your new plot it may be a good idea to liaise with the other gardeners before deciding on an allotment. It is also worth checking if the site is regularly vandalised... save yourself trouble later on by thoroughly investigating this before purchase. Hopefully there is a suitable plot near you, and you are able to proceed with the allotment dream! Preparations It is preferable to clear your allotment of any existing unwanted matter, (trees, overgrowth and rubble) during winter so that the ground is ready for planting or sowing in the spring. If it is not possible to do this during winter, then make sure to be careful of disturbing or harming animals, birds and insects below all of the spring and summer overgrowth. After clearing, bring your plot up to top spec by digging or rotating some organic matter into the soil - this will aid the growth of your chosen crop. Before you do this however, you will need to test the soil's pH. You can buy a simple kit from any garden centre. Alternatively you can try Amazon or www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk. A pH of 6.5 is ideal for most crops or plants that you may choose to grow. Nutrient and bacterial content is at its peak at this reading, as well as earthworm activity. You may want to try adding lime if the soil is too acidic (really below pH 6.1), or sulphur and iron sulphate if the soil is too alkaline (anything above pH 7.1). You should fit your allotment with all the essentials you require. A water butt, a secure shed or maybe a greenhouse, a compost bin, gardening seat, even a compost toilet is a worthy consideration. Many of the decisions you make will depend on what you want to do with your allotment. Will it be a nice place for you to sit and escape, surrounded by flowers? Or will it be more of a "Good Life" scenario, with the dream of self-sufficiency on the horizon! Having completed these steps, you are now ready to sow or plant! Lets Grow! Those who are primarily looking to grow vegetables should consider crop rotation. You should look to change or move the crops that you grow from one site to another annually for several different reasons: Different crops have different nutritional requirements. Changing and rotating annually reduces the risk of soil becoming deficient in these specific nutrients. Crops with a lot of foliage stop weeds from growing, so when they are rotated between several planting spots there is a reduction in the maintenance required where they were previously grown. Diseases and pests attack specific plants and over time these diseases and pests become resistant to their treatment. Rotation ensures that they disappear or lessen during the absence of their host plant, meaning that there is not an overly hazardous build up of particular pests, diseases and toxins. - To make rotation easier you should divide your allotment into evenly sized spaces, leaving space for relatively permanent crops like asparagus or rhubarb and flowers or trees if you are growing these too. - Next divide your vegetable crops into the following groups; Brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, kale, swede, sprouts etc), Legumes (peas, runner beans, broad beans etc), Onions (including garlic, leek, shallot), Potatoes (which includes tomato), and Roots (beetroot, carrot, celeriac, parsnip) and aim to rotate each space every year. Please see www.rhs.org.uk for further advice on crop rotation plans. Useful Links and Information The National Society for Allotments and Leisure Gardens (www.nsalg.org.uk) have even more useful information for those wishing to start an allotment, and will keep you up to date throughout the year. Some seed suppliers are willing to offer you free samples as an incentive to join the allotment movement. Try, www.growfruitandveg.co.uk where you will also find lots of useful hints and tips! Browse our range of garden sheds that are fantastic for garden equipment storage, a potting shed, or a workshop. Journey through our garden shed building configurator to discover the customisable features available so you to create your ideal allotment aid. We provide an immediate quote which you can amend as often as you choose. All of our luxury garden buildings are tailored to your requirements - and are also delivered and installed free of charge. 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This post probably doesn't need much introduction, does it? Yep, we finally have an allotment - it's something we've wanted for a LONG time and I'm SO excited to share that we now have one! It was about a year ago that we decided to put our name down on the waiting list for a
On a recent trip to Stockholm, as well as getting to merrily sing along at the newly created Abba Museum (great fun by the way), my fantastic host, Viveka, took me to see some amazing allotments. W…
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The Allotment - A Pictorial Tour looking at different aspects of grow your own gardening -take a rest after digging your garden and enjoy
