Welcome back to Reads Allotment Retreat. Crikey, that was a quick week! We had a visit from "Nana Pops" from Monday - Thursday, and we had a really great time - cramming a lot in. On Wednesday we all popped up to the plot to "show off " our allotment - mum was suitably impressed whilst suitably shocked at just how much work we now have in coping with all 3 allotments. As always, she didn't leave empty handed - managing to acquire one of our small pumpkins. Pictured here is our small harvest from the day before, including a Marrow, Pumpkin, some Zucchini, Maincrop spuds and a mixture of climbing beans including Borlotti, Runners, and Purple podded French beans. We have to say; the maincrop spuds (v.Cara) tasted delish. Also this week, I managed to start digging and weeding the new beds. Next year we will grow some of our spuds - probably the First Earlies - where the Runner Beans etc are this year, thereby taking advantage of the nitrogen now in the soil. The Runner beans themselves are going great guns - a late flurry of flowers should give rich pickings in the very near future.Next week will probably be a tad quieter and we should be able to get a bit more done on the plots. Hopefully you'll pop back soon and check for more updates.
Don't forget our new venture : Reads Recipes. Jen has been busy in the kitchen, and has added more recipes. Go on, take a look ?
I hope you're still enjoying your plots as much as we are, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Take care all,
TTFN.
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2 comments:
sounds very busy...don't think I would have time for 3 plots but I'm hoping for an extra half for next year
I'm not sure I've got time for 3 plots either, but will have a go. The main reason for getting the third plot is that it adjoins our other 2. It would be worse a few years down the line to want it and be disappointed because someone else has it. It will cost me an extra £15 a year, and I think I can easily recoup that amount in veg. As you've stated elsewhere, plots are certainly hard to come by. At least we now have room for expansion at a later date!
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