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
Following a relatively mild January, Ian Curry’s forecast is in line with folklore and he predicts a cold February for Chipstead Valley. However the days are lengthening and spring is not far away so we can at least start sewing seed in the greenhouse (or indoors) …
Whatever the weather March is the busiest month for sowing so make sure the beds are cleared of winter crops and weeded in time for that brief spell of warmer weather which we are sure to get some time this month. Then start sowing …
Summer 2025
It's been a pretty miserable year for veg but the fruit has been magnificent!
Elephant Garlic Experiment
Eddie grows elephant garlic round areas to deter unfriendly insects. They're not heat treated so tend to bolt. Advice varies on whether or not it makes any difference to snap off the flowers so Eddie tried an experiment. He snapped off half the flowers and left the...
July in the Allotment 2024
So far, 2024 has been a very difficult year except for potatoes which seemed to love the excessive rain!
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