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.…

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…

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…

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…

Summer finally arrived last week. It was often too hot to spend too much time working on the allotment. Trips were mainly to harvest or water.Courgettes are stepping up a…