Monday, August 26

Battered


Last week our weather threw yet another curved ball.

This time gale force winds hit us, courtesy of storm Lilian. Martyn's weather station recorded the strongest August gusts since he set up his kit fifteen years ago. It couldn't have come at a worse time with the trees in full leaf

After the winds had died down, it was with some trepidation that we set off for the allotment.



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Monday, August 19

Turning Point?

We have reached a turning point as far as the allotment is concerned. Beds are now being emptied and we are squirreling food to last us through winter. We now need some rain to soften the ground so that soil can be dug over. It always gives us a good start in the following growing season if we have some beds ready to plant up. 


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Monday, August 12

Keeping up woth the harvests

Last week the weather was varied and often we didn't really know how conditions would change throughout the day. Mornings often started dull but gradually the sun made an appearance after having had a lie-in. There was frequently an accompanying breeze so the temperature varied depending on whether we were in shade or sunshine. We had some drizzly rain but nothing that would dampen the soil so we had plenty of watering to do.

Other than watering, jobs on the allotment were weeding, strimming and harvesting. 


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Wednesday, August 7

July in pictures

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Monday, August 5

Dandelion and burdock

Summer finally arrived last week. It was often too hot to spend too much time working on the allotment. Trips were mainly to harvest or water.

Courgettes are stepping up a gear so I am visiting neighbours with armfuls to share. So far they are answering the doors rather than hiding as I approach.




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