Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments

First parsnips

Last week we didn’t have any weather. I don’t suppose that is scientifically possible but that would be my description. There was no rain, no

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Ruby’s fourth stamp

Last week we never knew what type of weather we would wake up to, as the weather forecasts changed almost hourly. Most days started gloomy

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The colour of autumn

It was another mixed weather week. We had quite a bit of rain, dull and gloomy, mornings and some bouts of sunshine  At times it

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Down to the roots

Last week was a mixed weather week. We had days of steady rain and days when the sun made an appearance. This woodpigeon was making

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Do your research!

Autumn is definitely strengthening its grip. The leaves are beginning to turn colour, evenings and mornings are darker and there is a definite chill in

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Autumn is pushing in

It’s official now – autumn is upon us. Nights are noticeably drawing in and other than the occasional blip, the temperatures are falling. I don’t

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Too happy?

We have had some rain. Whether it satisfies the needs of the allotment remains to be seen but I very much doubt it. That said

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The rain is teasing us

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

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More of the same

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

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