We seem to be repeating last year. The allotment is now almost fully planted and the weather gods seem to have forgotten how to produce rain. Thunderstorms have been promised…

We spent four afternoons at the allotment last week but to be honest there is little to show for it. It's not that we weren't busy, it's just that time…

It was a lovely week last week. No rain and temperatures that meant sweaters were discarded and shade was sought. The downside  - of course there always is a downide…

The weather was very kind last week. We seemed to have skipped spring and jumped straight into summer.  We have had four very productive afternoons at the allotment as well…

We had a few days last week when the sun shone and when the cold breeze abated it was almost summery - almost! We spent three busy afternoons at the…

We had a few afternoons at the allotment with Sunday being an especially lovely afternoon when it felt as though spring had actually begun.  We spent much of the time…

Last week we managed to do quite a bit of work on the allotment, as well as fitting in plenty of walks with Ruby. First, let's catch up with work…

Last week was very mixed weather-wise so we just visited the allotment when we could. We still have plenty of tidying up to do, including weeding. It never stops does…

One of the main tasks at the allotment last week was to plant potatoes.Firstly, Martyn tilled some of the beds whilst I weeded and cleared more beds.Three long beds were…

Last week the rain abated and at times the sun shone, so we took the plunge and started planting. Fortunately, beds had been dug over earlier in the year so…