Nippy start with a bit of a frost to begin with, but today turned into a lovely, sunny day full of the promise of Spring – which made such a nice change from all the dull grey weather we’ve been … Continue reading Planting in the sunshine
Today’s working party continued digging nettles out of the ‘Food Forest‘ area, and we then mulched with cardboard and woodchips. Although the weather was a bit grey and chilly, all the digging and barrowing warmed us up nicely – and … Continue reading Nettles & Woodchips
A small working party today – just three of us – and the kind of glorious blue sky that reminds and reassures you that Spring really is on its way. We combed over the site for the first sign of … Continue reading Muddy boots & blue skies
Not quite as wet as it was on Thursday, but still pretty soggy today as we continued with the Food Forest. Jane and Dez were on nettle removal near the newly-planted apple trees, while Rita, Dave and Janet made up … Continue reading Another wet working party
A pretty soggy working party today. We began by filling the gaps in the hedge with some hawthorn whips, and then – as the rain really set in and we all started to get very cold – we filled one … Continue reading Planting in the rain
Urban Allotment: climate resilience & community 