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) …
Early globe artichoke
This is incredible! A globe artichoke where the winter has been so mild and wet that the seeds have germinated in the dead flower.
Autumn Show
Banstead Horticultural Society invited us to enter exhibits in their Autumn Show this year. We were delighted to be able to make a strong contribution to a highly successful event.
Curly Kale
Kale is very fashionable these days but curly kale crops well, and early, tastes sweeter, and looks great!
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