Autumn allotment photos by Gil Ben-Ari
Autumn in the Allotment 2022
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August in the Allotment 2022
Two months of drought have resulted in lower yields and smaller veg this summer but the figs and grapes are the best...
July in the Allotment 2022
July in the Allotment – high summer now with an abundance of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Hedgehog in the allotment
Dave Warren has spotted a new addition to our allotment wildlife. Hedgehogs are getting increasingly rare so it’s...
Keep calm and carry on digging!
Having an allotment in these difficult times means we are doubly blessed. Not only do we still have an abundance of...
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...
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!
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...