Probably the best allotments in England
Smitham Allotments Society is a self-managed site in Chipstead Valley in the south of the London Borough of Croydon.
Gardening Diary
Remember remember the 5th of November is the day for sowing broad beans but don’t worry if you’ve missed it, any time this month is fine for overwintering varieties such as Aquadulce. Sow them 2ins deep and 9ins apart. If you’re sowing a double row these should be 6ins apart …
However, there is still a lot of productive work to do! …
July in the Allotment 2024
So far, 2024 has been a very difficult year except for potatoes which seemed to love the excessive rain!
April in the Allotment 2024
It must have been a mild winter as the broad beans sown directly into the ground last November are flowering well.
AGM March 2024
This year’s AGM was held in the communal area under an angry sky on a cold Saturday morning. On the plus side, it meant that business was brisk, and left just enough time to fix the leak in the toilet and mend the lawnmower before the heavens opened.
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