Allotment
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Beginners tips: preparing to grow
More and more people are starting to appreciate the benefits of growing their own fresh fruit and veg and areseeking out their own patch to do just that.
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Benefits of community gardening
There are many benefits to community gardening and creating your own vegetable garden, whether it’s greening a local area, starting a food growing project or conserving an area for wildlife, it can be beneficial to both people and places.
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Acknowledge the importance of gardening with nature in mind, this National Allotments Week
Each year, The National Allotment Society celebrate National Allotments Week, where communities and allotments are encouraged to host events and get involved with the year’s theme.
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PODCAST 97: HOW TO START A NEW PLOT
This week the team discusses the best ways to start a new plot, whether it be in your back garden or an allotment! The podcast is jam-packed full of tips and tricks in everything from starting from scratch on a…
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Mudketeers diary – 6th May 2020
Young lettuce planted out In April I sowed some lettuce in cell trays filled with multi-purpose compost. It is a good way to start lettuce off; getting them to a decent size before planting out. You avoid a lot of…
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The start of something bigger
We follow the ventures of some new allotment holders as they move from starter plots to larger ones. Elaine Crick follows their progress. From starters to mains Elaine and Julia (aka Radio Derby’s The Potty Plotters) had the idea to…
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Services to horticulture honoured
National Allotment Society (NSALG) President Phil Gomersall has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to horticulture His many other roles in the allotment world include serving as Chairman of the Yorkshire Allotment Gardeners’ Federation, as Publicity Officer of…
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Podcast 19: The power of yellow
The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast – packed full of hints, tips and advice from the team. Welcome to episode 19 of the Kitchen Garden Podcast. Despite some initial reservations, allotment champion Steve Neal recounts the success of opening up an…
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Pickled Rainbow Chard
Magical chard stems have just as much flavour as the leaves. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for pickled rainbow stems Luscious, sturdy chard is a staple of many vegetable patches. Adaptable to a range of soil acidities and resilient to…
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Asparagus and Wild Garlic Frittata
As British asparagus season dawns, Lucy Burton shares her recipe for frittata success, and a quick and easy lunch to boot Delicate asparagus, in its luscious green glory, likes to keep us guessing. Unlike the more reliable staples of the…
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The Plot In Berlin
Does your allotment come complete with its own orchard – and a house! If you’re making do with a pocket-handkerchief allotment (or still waiting for one), you might like to consider a move to Berlin, where it’s possible to rent…
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Planning your allotment year
December and January is a good time to plan your vegetable growing or allotmenteering for the season ahead… There is plenty to think about including crop rotation, which crops you would like to grow, preparation of the soil, and ordering…
