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Allotments & Gardens: A Journey of ups and downs, from seed to plate!

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May 2021

As the month began, there were high hopes of better weather but the rain just kept coming. Unlike last year where the rainfall was tiny, this year made up for the missing water we sorely needed. The ground was grateful for it but so were the weeds. I found it hard this month staying on top of the weeding and the constant grass cutting. It seemed no matter how much I hoed, the weeds came back with…

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April 2021

April this year has been a very different one compared to last year. This time last year I was putting beds in, creating growing areas, erecting boundary fences and watching all my seedling flourish in the greenhouse. This year, we have no greenhouse, a bad back meaning any new beds are taking weeks to dig and build, and the weather has been super dry and in some cases frosty. Nights are…

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March 2021

There were small signs throughout the month of March, that spring was heading our way. The temperature was warming up and the water butts were full of rainwater. The broad beans planted earlier in the year were showing signs of flowering and the purple sprouting broccoli was producing more frond than I could eat. My main aim for March was to get all the beds mulched, the palates broken up and new…

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Thank you everyone who has followed me and my journey. . Its been an amazing first year. Watch this space for 2021 ups and downs, successes and failures 😁 . #allotmentuk #allotmentgarden #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #londonallotment #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment #ukallotments #citygarden #allotmentblogger #allotmentblog #allotmenteersofinstagram (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMsSMkihxiP/?igshid=ixniu0w3ij3r

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My cold frame is fit to burst. Next week's weather should help bring some of these seedlings along. #peas are poking their heads up, #beetroot and #cauliflower are sprouting g along with #lettuce and #broccoli. All the #strawberrries are ready to go into hanging baskets, one #raspberrycane is ready to be planted and some companion plants cuttings are ready to go out. . In a few short weeks I'm hoping the allotments and garden will ge awash with colour and the life of spring 😊🌼 . #allotmentuk #allotmentgarden #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #grownfromseed #seeds #growyourown #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #gyo #freshgrownfood #growingyourownfood #homegrownveggies #growtoeat #plot85aandthepatch #thepatch (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMrzpqSh7cz/?igshid=17ixtaorymdei

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This years garlic is growing much better than last years. Last year I put my into the ground, which at the time was not free draining and didn't have alot of nutrients. This year, after talking to a gardening friend of mine, I followed his recommendation and planted them in my trough which had fresh, free draining soil. This looks like it has done the trick, as the stems are thick and the tops are healthy and tall. . I went for a soft neck 'rose wight' variety. Looking forward to digging them up in June 🧄 . #garlic #garlicgrowing #freshgrownfood #growingyourownfood #growing #homegrown #vegetables #thegoodlife #gyo #growyourown #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpjlt0BIDC/?igshid=f4hcyjphbr8y

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I started these #broadbeans from #seeds sown in Oct 2020. They were planted out late Feb and have been doing really well. I haven't grown these before but in our house we love broadbean risotto with charred peppers and drizzle of soy sauce, so I thought I'd given them a go. Plus if I have a glut of them they freeze really well. . My mum told me that my Grandpop loved growing these and their flower's scent is stunning. As these start to bud, I can't wait to find out what they smell like. . #gyo #grownfromseed #freshgrownfood #homegrown #vegetables #homegrownveggies #vegetablebox #VEGPATCH #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #londonallotment #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpiuDrB2P2/?igshid=wix96yl2qyqk

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First year growing these beautiful #purplesproutingbroccoli . Each frond is brilliant purple and they are growing in abundance. . Its amazing to grow something myself that is so expensive in supermarkets and #homegrown is always sweeter. . Any searching suggestions or recipes for them??? . #greenfingers #growingyourownfood #grownfromseed #gyo #freshgrownfood #homegrown #allotmentsofinstagram #plot85aandthepatch #gardensofinstagram #homegrownveggies #growtoeat #vegpatch #allotmentuk (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMphJtjB6Di/?igshid=1ix7e3z0m12xq

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Loving my morning walks around #riddlesdowncommon . I am so lucky to have it on my door step. Beautiful blossoms showing in the trees 🌼. Spring is almost here ☀️ . . . #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #naturewalk #naturewalks #blossom #dawnwalks #sunrise (at Riddlesdown Common) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhIo2dHJQx/?igshid=k2h3sm979pg0

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Last year I planted up the strawberry runners and they are looking really healthy. I have brought hanging baskets for these to be planted out into. . The raspberry cane has sprouted new growth so we should be able to plant it out soon for some autumn raspberries. . #spinach #broccoli and #beetroot seedlings are growing nicely too. Only one pea has sprouted but I have more growing in root trainers. Fingers crossed for a warm spell to increase growth 😊 . #allotmentuk #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #grownfromseed #seeds #growyourown #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment #plot85aandthepatch #plot85a (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMZ_uMTgiUG/?igshid=yob70qqdgsyn

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Windowsill seedlings are growing well. A little leggy but I'll pot them on this weekend. . Still haven't seen the #cayenne pepper seeds poking through yet. Any suggestions in the best conditions to growing chillis? . #allotmentuk #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #grownfromseed #seeds #growyourown #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment #londonallotment #chillis #freshgrownfood #allotmenteersofinstagram #allotmenthelp #plot85aandthepatch (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPXfEzgPog/?igshid=6ktsnhx518n5

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My first pea shoot of the season. I am growing the variety 'Green Hurst' which are a good strong variety with lovely sweet peas and beautiful flowers. . What variety of peas are you growing? . #peas #peashoots #growingyourownfood #greenfingers #seeds #ukallotment #vegpatch #grownfromseed #gyo #ediblegarden #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #londonallotment #plot85aandthepatch (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMM2LBagvXp/?igshid=1cr3qdjky30e4

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Little potter over at #plot85a . The #purplesproutingbroccoli has finally popped up. Looking forward to harvesting in a couple of weeks. . #garlic is growing really well, I think the trough is working really well. . #broadbeans are growing really well. I lost a few to frost but the rest are growing strong. . #allotmentuk #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #grownfromseed #allotmentlife #allotmentjourney #allotmenteersofinstagram #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #seeds #ukallotment #gyo #grownfromseed (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIJdBqA0C5/?igshid=pgy72jmax9tz

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Sunday session at The PATCH. The sun was shinning and it was a g tree at day to be at the allotment. . Cleared out raspberry canes from last season, removed cabbages that had gone to seed and covered the left hand side with cardboard to kill the weeds off. Also got the strimmer out to clear the pathways. . Im in awe of the amount of #rhubarb growing. So much crumble is going to be made. . #allotmentuk #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #londonallotment #allotmentlife #growingyourownfood #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #allotmentjourney #gyo #allotmentuk #allotmentgarden #allotmentlife (at Pampisford Road Allotments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIIWAogqtJ/?igshid=17y4ulvssm5tt

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Pottering round my new garden today and saw this beautiful #japanesecamellia in bloom. Such stunning colours. . Today was a day of maintenance in the garden. Mowing the lawn for the first time this year, pruning bushes and fixing bed edges. Looking forward to seeing all the surprises this garden has to offer. 🌼 . #greenfingers #gardensofinstagram #newhome #newgarden #gardenproject #gardeningjourney #lovegardening #growyourown #gardenersworld #camellia #winterrose #gardeninspiration #gardeninspo (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMF7zwKg10D/?igshid=jhki8lmh88aa

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Lunch break well spent. More seeds sown, ready for the sunshine to help them grow. 🌼🌾☀️ . Used some mini #coir plugs this time. One seed per plug. This should work well for small seeds but I wouldn't use them for anything larger than beetroot seeds. . #seedsowing #seedstarting #springtime #spring2021 #freshgrownfood #growingyourownfood #grownfromseed #seeds #growyourown #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment https://www.instagram.com/p/CMClwsXAQ-P/?igshid=1w4vny6i3gq15

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First seedlings of the year sprouting. #calabrese and #rainbowbeetroot . This is the first time I have been able to grow on a windowsill as I previously didn't have deep enough ones. I'll be sowing more seeds today and erecting my mini greenhouse in the garden for them to harden off in. . What seeds are you planting in March? . #allotmentuk #vegpatch #theediblegarden #vegetablegarden #kitchengarden #grownfromseed #seeds #growyourown #gyo #freshgrownfood #growingyourownfood #homegrownveggies #growtoeat #allotmentsofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #greenfingers #ukallotment (at Warlingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCEjONgPXF/?igshid=ydxgs0fo7tcl