Congratulations to Ann Shore and Ramon Farooki for their entries in yesterday's autumn fair.There were only two blue...
Autumn Fair 2022
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Autumn in the Allotment 2022
Autumn allotment photos by Gil Ben-Ari
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...
BHS 2020 Autumn Show
Defying coronavirus โ Smitham Allotments exhibit at a successful flower and vegetable show in Banstead
Against all the odds the Banstead Horticultural Society 2020 Autumn Show was held on the 12th September at the Community Hall.
Hedgehog in the allotment
Dave Warren has spotted a new addition to our allotment wildlife. Hedgehogs are getting increasingly rare so itโs...
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...