Beauty and the beast of annual inspection
Spring blossom and an egg-box full of rusty nails definitely the beauty and the beast of a walk around the allotment site in April. Let’s start with the beauty. Early …
Allotments are exercise all right Gove!
Allowable exercise – for anyone having any doubt – having an allotment is an aerobic work-out. The Prime Minister announced to the nation on Monday 23 March 2020 that everyone …
Scout bee waggle dancing in Weaste
Scout bees are part of the colony that has over-wintered. They lay low until the warmer weather arrives. This little fellow was spotted by a plot holder. It may just …
Burst pipes mean fast action
So how do you ensure that water is running to the right places across 96 plots, a community hut and two toilets? It takes a lot of piping, and a …
Wooden pallets are highly sought after by plot holders
The arrival of wooden pallets at the allotment shop with chicken feed or compost always causes a stir. If they are not taken back to the supplier then they are …