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The life and soul of the plot
on Aug 28, 2008 in crops Let me introduce you to my current squeeze: Jumbo Pink Banana Squash. I admire the way he spreads himself across the soil in a gregarious fashion. Fortunately JPB's a suggestible chap: with a well placed stick I can steer his intentions. He's current...
A rival emerges
on Aug 5, 2008 in Not the allotment I've started a new blog: ethical custard. It's about everything else.
A different season
on Jul 28, 2008 in crops The sun is up, the sky is blue, and I'm at the allotment. My spade is sleeping, because today I'm here to harvest.I amble between the verdant beds. The strawberry plants are bare at last. A couple of courgettes have reached maturity; maybe we'll fry...
Where is James?
on Jun 7, 2008 in Not the allotment James has become a dad again. He's taking some time off the allotment underground to assist Wife and Daughter with the new arrival, who we shall temporarily label 'Daughter 2'.He promises to be back in July. But we know he's a bit flaky don't we? So...
They're watching me
on Apr 27, 2008 in people "Are you sure you want to keep the allotment? Because I've been told plots ten and eleven haven't had much done to them."I flinch. This is a nasty surprise: my first skirmish with the allotment police. I muster a reply."Yes we do. We've been working...
Beyond compost: 4 other ways to save money at the allotment
on Apr 15, 2008 in guides environment money saving I don't know about you, but money's getting tight around here. So I've been thinking, how can I save money at the allotment? Let's qualify that. I'm looking to spend no more than £5 per month on allotment-related stuff.Luckily, I'm not the first per...