Good companions on the plot
Good companions love to be together. In the plant world a good companion can be worth it’s weight in gold. Companion plants usually provide some kind of service to another …
Weaste thoughts turn to food poverty at a time of feasting
Food poverty has been hitting the headlines in the last two years. At the allotment it is getting close to harvest time for the Winter food favourites and many are …
Growing seeds in and above the ground
Growing seeds is so satisfying. Plant a seed and watch it grow. Seeds can be those we pop in a seedling pot or tray or they can be germs of …
Time to catch up and clear up
January is a time to catch up and clear up. This year not a person to person catch up as pandemic rules don’t allow. A catch up on those tasks …
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 …
Weaste love a wonky veg, say hello to this spud human
Allotmenteers (plot holders) share their stories of growing with each other in the Weaste Allotments private Facebook Group. Some are new to allotment growing or growing vegetables at all. Others …
Weaste Allotments & Gardening Association
We are putting together stories about the history, the people and the happenings at the allotment site. We’ll also be telling you about the businesses and organisations that help us …