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…

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…

Last week on the allotment was in general terms, a repeat of the previous week. The beds are beginning to empty; no sooner have the beds filled up than we…

At long last summer arrived last week and we enjoyed some sunshine and warmer temperatures. One day it was actually too hot to stay at the allotment. After harvesting a…

Times running out. If summer is going to make an appearance this year, it had better get a move on. So far, July has been very wet. We've had heavy…

The battle with the elements recommenced after the previous week when we were given a taste of what summer should be like. This time our assailant was gale-force winds.On Friday…