Our Plot at Green Lane allotments

It was a mixed bag weatherwise last week. There were some summery spells, some cold days, some gloomy days and some drizzly days. Fortunately, the strong winds didn't return. The weather forecast kept threatening or promising - depending on your view...

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The allotment doesn't stay full for long. Gradually beds are emptying as crops are harvested.Our efforts are now focused on clearing beds of remnants of plants and the inevitable weeds. A plot neighbour mentioned that if only some clever person could...

Last week our weather threw yet another curved ball.This time gale force winds hit us, courtesy of storm Lilian. Martyn's weather station recorded the strongest August gusts since he set up his kit fifteen years ago. It couldn't have come at a worse...

We have reached a turning point as far as the allotment is concerned. Beds are now being emptied and we are squirreling food to last us through winter. We now need some rain to soften the ground so that soil can be dug over. It always gives us a good...

Last week the weather was varied and often we didn't really know how conditions would change throughout the day. Mornings often started dull but gradually the sun made an appearance after having had a lie-in. There was frequently an accompanying bree...

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