As I continue with the development of my new veg garden in Somerset (it’s a lot bigger job than I first thought!), I’m starting to consider where I want to position my permanent features such as fruit bushes and canes. The optimum time for planting fruit bushes is the dormant period between November and February, …
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As I write, it’s dark outside. And it’s only 8 pm. The temperature has dropped to single figures too. It doesn’t matter how many times Summer slips into Autumn, the change still seems to happen very abruptly. Of course, there are still things to enjoy. Allotmenteering is all about living in the seasons, and I’ve …
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I do enjoy the onset of winter. I love the seasonal change, the cosy evenings in front of the wood burner, and the chance to put my feet up and forget the allotment for a while. You might not want to rest for too long though, as there is still plenty to do (when is …
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