Category Archives: big outdoors
Plot or not?
Arguing the cases for and against continuing with the allotment may become an annual event, at least until the case against wins. Earlier in the year, we had a plot I actually felt quite proud of. Approximately divided into quarters, … Continue reading
Totem Pole
Over the weekend, we went camping at Abbey Home Farm in Wiltshire. On arrival, the field was empty apart from a Dutch family with a large orange tent, nestled into the hedge. We chose a spot near the totem pole, … Continue reading
Number Four
Yesterday I had a call from the Man at the Council, offering us a move to plot 4 on our allotment site. We have been across to check it out, and it would be a huge improvement. This plot is … Continue reading
Not a lot of plot
I probably haven’t mentioned the allotment once in the entire year. I am disillusioned and disheartened by the fact that this year has been a complete wash-out. This is partly because, with my knee problem, I haven’t been able to … Continue reading
Rain on the plot
It has been raining heavily, and extremely windy. We went down to check on the plot, make sure things were where we left them (the cold frame wanders off when it’s windy). It’s looking much better than I expected it … Continue reading