Hillside Road, Wellingborough
Well autumn has arrived! We’ve had more rain in the first few days of October than we usually do for the month, and chilly mornings are on their way – the kind of weather that puts you in mind of bowls of soup from your plentiful harvests. Remember that the clocks go back an hour […]
September is the month for reaping your rewards; lots of crops, such as onions, potatoes, runner beans, courgettes, autumn raspberries, tomatoes, apples and the last of the runner beans, are ready to harvest. But you can also sow seeds for future harvests. You can sow leafy veg such as spring cabbages and spinach, winter salads, […]
August should be a busy time on the allotment because hopefully there’s lots of harvesting to do, including crops such as runner beans, beetroot, globe artichokes, carrots, courgettes, potatoes and raspberries. You can still sow lots of crops in August, for harvests into autumn and beyond. They include lettuce (keep out of the glare of […]
The sun has been shining, we’ve had some rain too, it’s time to start harvesting, but there’s lots of weeding to do! CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS Thank you to everyone who has shared their point of view on our coronavirus restrictions in light of the government changing lockdown rules. The overwhelming feeling is that we should keep […]
We’ve just had the sunniest spring on record, and the driest May for over 100 years, so many of you may not be looking forward to more of the same, but at least we should be past the early morning frosts. We are going to be looking forward to the new season and what to […]
April has been challenging for everyone, but there has been a real buzz at the allotments, with lots of new and old plot holders making the most of the weather and the extra time that they have had. It’s been great to see new members bring their children with them, and to see the progress […]
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS GUIDANCE DON’T: Come if you are self isolating, have a cough, are short of breath or have a fever. Go on other people’s plots at any time. Approach committee members or other plot holders in person, use email or Facebook. DO: Come and tend your plot (if you’re healthy) […]