Allotment books: minding my peas and cucumbers
I was given a gardening book by a dear friend and within weeks received another by the same author from another friend. Funny how that works. I read when I’m … Continue reading
December at the Allotment
The weather has changed and it’s cold outside. But a short trip to the allotment is a good idea at this time of year. There’s a few good jobs to … Continue reading
Double the fun at the plot!
Had some great news today. Had to share it. First there was the bad news. My friend Alison who has a plot next to ours needs to downscale her commitment … Continue reading
Produce Round up
“How much produce do you get?” Alongside the question of “How much work is involved?” This is the one that gets asked must often. It’s never been my strong point … Continue reading
Allotment September update: Special treats
It’s September. That’s the end of summer for me. Back to work. And my birthday. Bah! An easy time to feel a bit grumpy. But then off we go to … Continue reading
There be giants!
Going away and leaving your allotment in summertime is risky. Some would argue that it’s too risky. But if that’s when the holidays are what choice do you have? This … Continue reading
Smellovision!
Smellovision was a thing that I remember was going to be possible in the future when I was a kid. smellovision The concept that the smell of stuff could be … Continue reading
Simple delicious bean salad
When the beans start rolling in this is an instant, fast, tasty hit! You will need: Green beans We’ve used French beans, broad beans, runner beans; any you have. Steam … Continue reading
What’s new on the Plot: saving seed!
This year, in part because of the blogging incentive, I’ve tried to do some new things on the allotment. We’ve been growing vegetables etc for around eight years. Every year … Continue reading
Gorgeous, heavenly, courgette soup
One of my all time favorite moments on the allotment is when the courgette (zucchini) starts to produce. It’s an epic plant. It seems indestructible and can produce forty courgettes … Continue reading
Green Lizard's Blog 