Allotment Garden: Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening on an …
WEBWhat’s better than an allotment? – easy two allotments and a year later I took on plot 29 as well. After 8 years hard work getting the allotments into good order, the soil workable and fertile and even the weeds under control it was time for another challenge and we moved to a smallholding in North Wales with a different set of challenges as I establish new vegetable plots in wild, wet Wales.
Allotments & The Law – Legal Aspects of An Allotment
WEBThe Allotments Act 1922 provided allotment holders with some security of tenure by setting out specific periods of notice for ending a tenancy. Landlords could only end an allotment garden tenancy by giving the allotment holder a minimum of six months’ notice. This was increased to 12 months by the Allotments Act 1950.
Runner Bean Chutney Recipe - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBMethod for Runner Bean Chutney: Peal onions and cut small. Slice beans and boil together with onions in salted water until both are tender. Strain and drain well then cut up small or put through mincer. Add sugar and 1 ¼ pints vinegar and boil for 15 minutes. Mix turmeric, mustard and cornflour with the remaining vinegar add to the bean & onions.
Crop Rotation - History & Principles of Crop Rotation - Allotment …
WEBThe first principle of any crop rotation is to have the largest possible gap between potatoes occupying the same piece of ground. The same applies for brassicas, the cabbage family. Keep lime away from potatoes because it increases the chances of them getting scab. Conversely, brassicas like a limey soil.
Growing Parsnips - How to Grow Parsnips - Allotment & Gardens
WEBSow thinly 1–2 cm (¾ inch) deep in rows 30 cm (12 inches) apart. As an alternative, to combat the sometimes poor germination, try station sowing three seeds every 15 cm (6 inches) and thinning to one seedling. Thin to 15 cm (6 inches) between plants. Don’t crowd the plants as you’ll end up with very small parsnips.
WEBInspect the level and condition of the oil and change or add oil as required. 3. Remove the blower housing and clean all dirt, grass or debris from the intake screen, cylinder head, cylinder cooling fins, carburetor, governor levers and linkage. 4. Make sure the fuel tank, fuel filter and fuel line are clean.
Comfrey - Bocking 14 - Articles & Information on Comfrey
WEBComfrey. I firmly believe that comfrey, specifically the Bocking 14 strain developed by L D Hills founder of the HDRA is very under rated by both gardeners and farmers. It will grow in most ground; from sand to heavy clay, wet or dry, sun or shade. It’s deep roots draw nutrients up from below to make a plant rich in nutrients, especially potash.
WEB1. Press the fuel fitting into the tank and feed the fuel line in until the filter can be removed through the filler neck. Remove the filter and fuel line if necessary. 2. To install a new filter and fuel line, push the new fuel line through the tank outlet until the fuel line protrudes through the filler neck.
Harvesting Potatoes Guide - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBWait for a nice bright but at least dry day to harvest on. This allows you to dry out the potatoes before storing them. Approach from the side and carefully insert the fork, levering up to expose the tubers. Spread the crop on some dry ground for a few hours to set the skin and dry them. This will help them store better.
Cucumber and Apple Chutney Recipe - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBPeel and finely chop the onions. Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds (if a ridge variety with spiky skin peel as well). Chop finely. Place the apples, onions and cucumber into a pan with the vinegar and bring to the boil and simmer until soft. Add the sugar, salt and cayenne and stir until the sugar is dissolved.