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Allotment Shop

By | March 2, 2022

2022 update on Tamworth Allotment Shop: They are currently open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings from 9-12am. They are often open on Friday mornings too, if they are having a delivery to attend to (advise checking beforehand Tel: 01827 946469). Annual fees remain at £5. Well worth a look as they have lots and lots… Read More »

Caught my eye

By | August 11, 2021

Plenty of produce on our allotments today. Marrows a-plenty, Pumpkins bigger than beach balls and colourful, elegant Gladioli

Top jobs

By | August 1, 2021

Well here we are, full circle. My first post with ideas for allotment jobs was posted 12 months ago . . . August 2020. As nothing much changes in the allotment year, rather that re-post, I have created a page accessible from the main menu (Allotmenteers > Monthly Jobs) that has an introduction to all… Read More »

July: top jobs

By | July 1, 2021

Midsummer. Generally regarded as the warmest month of the year. Produce will be readily available now with early potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, turnips and a host of salad including radishes and outdoor tomatoes. Keep on top of weeds with regular hoeing. Water to prevent bolting. Mulching will help. Peas and brassicas should be netted to… Read More »