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 …
Allotment self-management needs a bit of feline agility
It is time for a review of our allotment self-management. Weaste Allotments has over 96 plots, four community facilitated areas (bees, chickens, orchard, shop), a community hut with toilets and …
Sunflower seeds and a can(e) do attitude!
A can do attitude is a great start to becoming a participant in the Sunflower Competition launched by our Social Secretary this month. Oh plus you have to be with …
Keep it clean, community tidy up day.
A 2.6 hectare site it is a challenge to keep it clean. Plot holders are asked to maintain their own rented area, but there are also communal spaces. Every once …
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 …
Flying the flag. Proud to provide safe space.
Plot holders have noticed that some plots are flying flags and just lately more rainbow flags. A poster has appeared on the private Facebook Group and on the noticeboard around …
All together now for an early Bonfire Night
No excuse needed to get together, but when a social event is arranged then plot holders will always be happy to do so. The signs went up for an afternoon …
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 …