We had the allotment Annual General Meeting this weekend, and it was great to see so many people there. It was brilliant to be able to have a purpose-built space where we could actually sit and meet together (usually we … Continue reading AGM, Working Party & signs of life
There’s sunshine and a bit of warmth, the birds are singing and – despite the frost – buds are definitely getting ready to unfurl… Continue reading A little taste of spring
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
Chris came to film at the allotments today, and to interview us about the project. He’s been visiting all the projects supported by the Community Environment Fund, capturing video evidence to help the funders show the impact of their investment. … Continue reading Filming
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
Today a visit to the tree nursery to pick up the fruit trees and bushes (Apples, crab apple, quince, greengage, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, gooseberry) that will make the framework of the mini Food Forest* we’re planting on the project … Continue reading Tree Nursery
Bitterly cold couple of hours today, rigging up the IBC totes to harvest rainwater from the shelter roof. There is a bewildering array of advice online about how best to do this, so today’s rig is a temporary version. Eventually, … Continue reading Rainwater Collection #5 & raised beds
Urban Allotment: climate resilience & community 