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.
Harvesting and Storing Onions & Shallots - Allotment & Gardens
WEBPrepare and slice the onions into rings and dry using a dehydrator, storing in airtight storage boxes for use in stews etc. With the rest trim off any roots left on and tidy up the leaves. A pair of kitchen scissors is the ideal tool for this. You can now string the onions in the traditional style and hang in a cool, dry, dark and airy place ...
Control Horse or Mare's Tail - Equisetum Arvense - Allotment
WEBHorse or Mares Tail. Horsetail or Mares Tail, Equisetum Arvense is, in my opinion, garden public enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and, unchecked, spreads like wildfire. It produces spores, spreads from the roots and even small pieces of root will grow into plants. In spring, brown green shoots appear with small cones ...
Drying Beans & Peas – How to Dry Beans & Peas at Home
WEBThe ideal is to dry at a temperature starting at 50°C/120°F/Gas Mark 0 and then increase the temperature slowly up to 65°C/150°F/Gas Mark 0. The beans and peas are dry when they are quite crisp. Depending on their size, this takes between 2-3 hours. Pack in tightly corked bottles or airtight containers and store in a dry, dark place.
Step Guide to Growing Shallots - Allotment & Gardens
WEBPrepare the soil by adding some general purpose fertiliser a week or so before planting out. Shallots are very hardy and can go out anytime from the end of December through March. Plant firmly to half their depth spaced about 20 to 25cms apart each way in a sunny patch. Protect from birds with netting, fleece or cloche until established.
Growing Tayberries – How to Grow Tayberries - Allotment
WEBTayberries are vigorous plants and should be planted about 2.5m apart. When planting, ensure they are well watered in, and give the plant a general fertiliser such as Blood, Fish & Bone. A further feed each Spring, together with a mulch of rotted leaves or compost over the root area, and they will thrive. They grow well in well drained soils.
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.
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.
Heirloom Tomatoes - Heritage Tomatoes | Varieties & Growing
WEBGreen Zebra Tomatoes. An indeterminate (cordon or pole) variety. The fruits of this heritage variety grow to approximately 2-3in/5-7cm in size, on large productive plants. The strikingly pale, green striped skin turns towards yellow on ripening but maintains its stripes. Recommended for its distinctive flavour.