We were lucky with another sunny morning, but less people were able to attend, so those that were there constructed a system to collect water into two barrels on Plot 11, where there is no shed or other building to … Continue reading Rainwater collection #3
We wanted to get an aerial photo of the project site to show what it looks like now, before the transformational work begins, so we persuaded a friendly man-with-a-drone to take some shots in exchange for a rhubarb plant. Huge … Continue reading Aerial ‘before’ shots
This morning’s working party connected new guttering and downpipe to the shed on Plot 23 to collect rainwater running off the roof. On Plot 12, which has no buildings from which to harvest rainwater, we rigged up a tarpaulin between … Continue reading Rainwater Collection #2
The first communal rainwater collection tank went in today. We fitted guttering along one edge of the toilet roof and a drainpipe to collect the water into an IBC tank. We put mesh over the hole in the top of … Continue reading Rainwater Collection #1
The plots are showing the effects of the heavy rain this weekend. The spade-deep holes we dug in February are full up again (in fact they haven’t completely dried up at all since then) and to get to the willows, … Continue reading September Rains
The work on the row of waterlogged plots is due to begin in a couple of weeks. We will be building: This artist’s impression should give you an idea of how we hope it might look. Continue reading Artist’s impression
We had a bit of a Bank Holiday working party on the project plots today – just to do a bit of tidying. We trimmed the foliage that was overhanging the driveway, pulled up some of the Willowherb to try … Continue reading A bit of tidying
We’ve got a survey open for plot-holders, to try and find out about how they perceive the effects of climate change and instability on their allotment. Not everyone has responded yet, but the results are interesting. Continue reading How we feel Climate Change is affecting our food-growing
It was great to hear Debbie and Katie’s thoughts about how we might best manage the wildlife area. They’ve also given us contact details for colleagues who can help more with specific areas, so we’ll follow those up. But here’s … Continue reading Recommendations from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
We were visited by Debbie and Katie from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. We’d asked them to come and have a look at the area we have earmarked for wildlife – for our wetland wildflower meadow and wet woodland – and give … Continue reading Exploring with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Urban Allotment: climate resilience & community 