Allotment gardening guide 4 all

Welcome back.
Well were almost half way through November so this is, in fact, where I will begin. The days are becoming dark and dreary and now is the time to start looking at and nurturing the very thing that makes your plants grow - the soil! So, While there is still a bit of time before December,when the ground will become too sodden or hardened with frost. Dig out old plants and weeds and their roots. Turn your soil with a spade or fork working in as much manure or compost as you can. During the next few months the worms will draw this compost down replacing essential nutrients and improving the overall quality of the soil. If your allotment is new to you, try to spend some time re-organising and, thus, maximising your growing space. Do essential fence repairs and general tidying up.

More tips coming up in the next few days.
Sandkat xx

Allotments 4 All

Have you ever had a go at growing your own produce - vegetables or herbs? If you have you will understand the feeling of euphoria when you see the first little shoots appear in the seed pots and the exquisite taste of home grown produce . . there is nothing like it on earth.
For me . . the day I dug up my first good sized potato I was so ecstatic that I took a photo on my mobile and sent it to everyone. . It's sad I know and I have been getting out a bit more since then . . if only to my allotment.
Seriously though - when I acquired an allotment I couldn't believe how fortunate I had been - they are, in fact almost as rare as hen's teeth. So, at this point let me tell you apart from the odd potato, beetroot and some very unhealthy looking garlic, I was an absolute novice, truly wet behind the ears. I had masses of stuff to learn and I'd like to share my enthusiasm with you over the next few up-dates so please tune in again and I hope you will find the information both helpful and enjoyable.
Sandkat xx