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3 of the the best vegetables for early sowing in late Winter and early Spring

14 March 2021 by Allotment Bloke

multi sown onions

As a keen gardener starting off the new season with early sowings in late Winter and early Spring is a key priority. The valuable time gains made from sowing seeds undercover means early harvests in the summer and the chance to plan and grow a second set of vegetables for Autumn and Winter harvests. It also allows plants to become hardy before being planted out in … [Read more...] about 3 of the the best vegetables for early sowing in late Winter and early Spring

How to create a no dig allotment in 6 steps

7 March 2021 by Allotment Bloke

No dig bed with mulched paths

No dig allotment gardening will provide you with many happy years of healthy plants and soil using an environmentally friendly method without chemicals or fertilisers. The principle behind the idea of a no-dig approach is to feed the soil with nutrient-rich decomposed organic material which will in turn feed your plants. Great looking flowers and great tasting vegetables … [Read more...] about How to create a no dig allotment in 6 steps

The secret of creating the best compost with dalek bins

26 February 2021 by Allotment Bloke

dalek compost bin

If you've got a no-dig allotment garden or you simply want to make great compost that will provide nutrients to your plants all year round, you'll need a simple system to follow throughout the season. In other words, you'll need to: gather the right mix of organic materials and,place them somewhere to decompose and can easily be turned What follows is the system I've … [Read more...] about The secret of creating the best compost with dalek bins

How to plant garlic seeds the easy way

22 February 2021 by Allotment Bloke

garlic bulb in palm of hand

Garlic has to be one of the easiest vegetables to grow because you can simply direct sow into the soil, keep it weed free and wait until the summer for a wonderful vegetable that adds a superb flavour to home cooked food. This 'set and forget' nature of garlic growing is why it was the first vegetable included in the planting plan. But to truly get the best from your crop … [Read more...] about How to plant garlic seeds the easy way

The most productive February allotment jobs

12 February 2021 by Allotment Bloke

Frozen no dig beds in February

"February can swing from one extreme to the other" writes Alan Buckingham in his excellent book "Allotment month by month". Grey, heavily overcast days with persistent rain, sleet, or snow can make winter feel never-ending. Then a sudden spell of bright, sunny days, with clear air and a bracingly cold wind, can signal that the season is turning. Whatever the conditions, … [Read more...] about The most productive February allotment jobs

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