As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, many gardeners pack away their tools for the season. But winter doesnβt have to mean the end of growing. Overwintering vegetables are a great way to keep your allotment productive through the colder months, and they offer the added bonus of being some of the easiest…
There is a dump of snow today in Derbyshire, and I’m reviewing what still needs to be done down on the plot to prepare for the winter months ahead. While the growing season may be winding down, the work is far from over! With a little effort now, we can protect soil, crops, and beds,…
As the seasons shift and daylight fades, many of us feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Gardening, even in cooler months, can be a powerful tool to boost our mood and maintain mental wellbeing. Spending time at the allotment, whether tending to winter crops, prepping beds, or simply breathing in the autumnal air,…
Well, autumn has certainly settled into Derbyshire! I was hoping for a few more BBQs, but I think itβs time to hang up my tongs for the year and accept my rain poncho as part of my daily outfit! At the plot, summer crops are ending, but there’s still plenty of work to be done…
It’s seems as if summer disappeared the very minute the kids returned to school this year, it’s safe to say we are well in to the winter approach! It might feel like the gardening season is winding down. However, autumn is an ideal time to plan and plant overwintering vegetables that will keep your allotment productive throughout winter and into early spring, with illness over the summer, I’m really keen to get as much veg back into the plot as possible whilst I’m still playing catch up!
Our apples look to soon be ready, I think this is going to be our largest harvest yet! We have two trees at the allotment and two at home, all dwarf and all weighed down with fruit!!