Features
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 (next year) as soon as the plant starts growing.
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 an overgrown mess into the best plot in the allotment. Many congratulations to both of them and long may they continue with their other plot. Here's...
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 ones for ornamental purposes.
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, this is truly delicious!
Autumn show success for Smitham Allotments
Smitham allotments were again successful at the Coulsdon & District Horticultural Association's Autumn Show. Eddie Nash took the trophy for fruit and Ann Shore the trophy for vegetables. Congratulations also to Barbara Broggio for best newcomer and Aniko and Colin...
Allotment pond
Pond in the allotments with frogspawn and toadspawn. Let's hope they develop into the slug and snail eating machines we need!
BBQ 2017
A good time was had by all at the 2017 allotment BBQ. Great food and drink, glorious weather and the Smitham Allotment community spirit combined to make it a perfect day. Our annual BBQ usually takes place on the first Sunday in July, but this year too many of us were...
Bees
Last year Simon Little introduced bees to the allotment for the first time with two hives at the back of his plot. Now Ramon Farooki has introduced a new hive in his plot. Last Sunday Ramon brought his son, Adam, who is 6 years old down to see the bees. He was a...