Weeding, watering and harvesting

Last week on the allotment was in general terms, a repeat of the previous week. The beds are beginning to empty; no sooner have the beds filled up than we start emptying them again. It's also amazing how quickly our sodden soil dries out after a few sunny, warm and dry days. It means that we have to spend time watering. At least we are getting something back from our exorbitant water charge.

When weeding we have to make sure that we don't overlook beds hidden under covers.

Onions are still growing despite some of the tops being blown over in recent gales.

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Has summer finally arrived?

At long last summer arrived last week and we enjoyed some sunshine and warmer temperatures. One day it was actually too hot to stay at the allotment. After harvesting a few things and watering tomatoes in the greenhouse we headed home.

We didn't feel the need to do any general watering as we have had plenty of rain recently and last week the showers didn't stay away completely.

Some beds, such as those containing potatoes, are now emptying but elsewhere plants are growing at speed.

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Where is summer?

Times running out. If summer is going to make an appearance this year, it had better get a move on. So far, July has been very wet. We've had heavy rain and thunderstorms which I usually associate with the breakdown of a warm spell. This must be a misconception on my part as we hadn't had any warm temperatures. The rest of the time we have had fine drizzle. The sort that tempts you out and you end up wet before you realise that it is actually raining.

We have managed some time at the allotment. We're now into the stage where keeping things tidy and harvesting is the order of the day.

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Copyright: Original post from Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments http://glallotments.blogspot.co.uk/ author S Garrett

Where's the buzz?

The battle with the elements recommenced after the previous week when we were given a taste of what summer should be like. This time our assailant was gale-force winds.

On Friday it was with some trepidation that we headed for the allotment. Our site is fairly exposed and the worst time for strong winds is when trees are in full leaf.

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June in pictures

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Copyright: Original post from Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments http://glallotments.blogspot.co.uk/ author S Garrett

Growth spurt

The weather continues to vacillate. It seems to have become confused as to what season it is, so it keeps trying out different ones, seemingly trying to decide on the best fit.

During the period of summery weather, the plants kicked their heels and sprung into action. This is what they had been waiting for.

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Copyright: Original post from Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments http://glallotments.blogspot.co.uk/ author S Garrett