Allotment Garden: Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening on an …
WEBWhat’s better than an allotment? – easy two allotments and a year later I took on plot 29 as well. After 8 years hard work getting the allotments into good order, the soil workable and fertile and even the weeds under control it was time for another challenge and we moved to a smallholding in North Wales with a different set of challenges as I establish new vegetable plots in wild, wet Wales.
Growing Leeks - How to Grow Leeks - Allotment & Gardens
WEBSurplus seedlings and thinnings are good in stir fries. To keep leeks available fresh at the end of the season, dig or pull up the remaining crop. Draw a trench about 10cm deep and lay the leeks with their roots in the trench at a 45 …
Cucumber and Apple Chutney Recipe - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBPeel, core and chop the apples. Peel and finely chop the onions. Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds (if a ridge variety with spiky skin peel as well). Chop finely. Place the apples, onions and cucumber into a pan with the vinegar and bring to the boil and simmer until soft.
Damson Jam Recipe - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBAug 19, 2007 · Test for pectin. Add the sugar, stirring until it has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for about 10 minutes until the jam sets when tested. Remove the remainder of the stones as they rise to the surface. Remove the scum. Pot and seal while still hot. Makes around 6lbs (2.7 kgs) of jam.
Harvesting Potatoes Guide - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBWait for a nice bright but at least dry day to harvest on. This allows you to dry out the potatoes before storing them. Approach from the side and carefully insert the fork, levering up to expose the tubers. Spread the crop on some dry ground for a few hours to set the skin and dry them. This will help them store better.
Drying Beans & Peas – How to Dry Beans & Peas at Home
WEBThe ideal is to dry at a temperature starting at 50°C/120°F/Gas Mark 0 and then increase the temperature slowly up to 65°C/150°F/Gas Mark 0. The beans and peas are dry when they are quite crisp. Depending on their size, this takes between 2-3 hours. Pack in tightly corked bottles or airtight containers and store in a dry, dark place.
Allotment History – A Brief History of Allotments in the UK
WEBOriginal Allotments. The history of allotments can be said to go back over a thousand years to when the Saxons would clear a field from woodland which would be held in common. Following the Norman conquest, land ownership became more concentrated in the hands of the manorial lords, monasteries and church.
Crop Rotation - The Three Year Crop Rotation Plan - Allotment
WEBCrop Rotation – The Three Year Crop Rotation Plan. This is the basic standard crop rotation favoured by many gardeners because of its simplicity. After taking out the permanent beds, the growing space is divided into three and handled as below. It was heavily promoted in the WW2 ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign as part of the standard cropping ...
Blackcurrant Jelly Recipe - Allotment Garden Recipes
WEBPut into a pan with the water and stew until soft and pulpy. Test for pectin. Strain through a jelly bag and allow to drip for three or four hours. Measure the juice and heat in a pan. Add lb (450 g) warmed sugar per pint of juice obtained, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until the jelly sets when tested.
Heirloom Tomatoes - Heritage Tomatoes | Varieties & Growing
WEBGreen Zebra Tomatoes. An indeterminate (cordon or pole) variety. The fruits of this heritage variety grow to approximately 2-3in/5-7cm in size, on large productive plants. The strikingly pale, green striped skin turns towards yellow on ripening but maintains its stripes. Recommended for its distinctive flavour.