Two months of drought have resulted in lower yields and smaller veg this summer but the figs and grapes are the best...
August in the Allotment 2022
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July in the Allotment 2022
July in the Allotment – high summer now with an abundance of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
June in the Allotment 2022
June is the month of peas and broad beans. Here are some photos from the allotment in June 2022.
Early carrot crop
Early carrot crop picked today. This is Amsterdam Forcing which can be planted later than Early Nantes and still be...
Strawberries in the allotment
It looks like the allotment is bursting with strawberries this year! Top Tip: to hold back spoiling, don't wash them...
First harvest of asparagus 2019
Our first harvest of asparagus looks like we might be in for a bumper crop!
Andy’s rhubarb
Andy's forced rhubarb has to be the best I've ever seen. For exceptional flavour, this method is well worth a try...
Jan and Julie’s plot
Jan & Julie have given up their first plot. For 13 years it's been a true labour of love Jan and Julie converted...
Last chillies of the year
Last chillies picked now the frosts have begun. We freeze chillies in ice cube trays for cooking and string the dried...
Simon’s honey
Simon's honey is a great success. You can get it at 1 Calbresi Deli Caffe, Coulsdon. If you haven't already tried it,...
Autumn show success for Smitham Allotments
Smitham allotments were again successful at the Coulsdon & District Horticultural Association's Autumn Show. Eddie...
Allotment pond
Pond in the allotments with frogspawn and toadspawn. Let's hope they develop into the slug and snail eating machines...
BBQ 2017
A good time was had by all at the 2017 allotment BBQ. Great food and drink, glorious weather and the Smitham Allotment...