At last some rain! But that doesn’t fully satisfy the allotmenter! Even after several hours of rain overnight, just having a look at the ground an inch or so below the surface still turns up bone dry soil. It’s asking … Read more

Today’s creation from Richard Bertinet’s book ‘Dough’. A little overdone maybe and the yeast I was using was a little tired – with a sell by date in 2018. I guess it will taste alright and it was good practice. … Read more

Gardening is full of folklore and received wisdom handed down over the years from generation to generation and a lot of what I learned as a small boy came from my grandfather who instructed me in side-shooting tomato plants to … Read more

But inspired by Richard Bert book ‘Dough ‘ I thought I would give it a go!

The start of the allotmenter’s year is hard to define since a productive plot could really have crops available all year round. Sadly, it is seen as a summer venture for many, with ground left empty for the winter months. … Read more

All of a sudden it’s summer; the swifts screech overhead and the frosts are well and truly behind us – but there’s still plenty for the allotment holder to complain about and this time it’s drought! We’ve had a very … Read more