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The Allotment Times: I is for insects
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Monday, 9 April 2012. I is for insects. I found this use full chart for advice on bad insects. we prefer to try and be organic as possible, Remember there are good bugs out there too who we need! Cluster of small, soft-bodied insects on buds and growth tips (gray, black, pink, green, red, or yellow in color); sticky secretions may be evident. Leaves are curled. Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Use contact poison. Labeled for aphids on vegetables as recommended by a qualified professional. Remove...
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The Allotment Times: From A to C !
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Tuesday, 3 April 2012. From A to C! Ive already fallen behind on this new challenge! A is for ants! When we started on our allotment we had a ants nest , we dug it up and ran away from the ants a few times! Lol I wish i had a photo but my son was so taken with the ants who decided to march through our shed one day! We haven't found any this year and it looks as if they moved on and found a new home! B is for beetroot! I used to hate beetroot until i discovered Chocolate beetroot cake! 1 tbsp baking powder.
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The Allotment Times: March 2012
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Thursday, 29 March 2012. We started digging last week up the top end of the allotment. we knew it was very stony up there and last year planted potatoes to break the ground up and added alot of our chicken muck . Well it worked the stones had moved up and we could move them these year , they arnt little stones but great big slabs of slate . OK i exaggerate a little! Also we have loads of worms! Never had any last year! All those stones had to go somewhere so we've made a path all around the poly tunnel.
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The Allotment Times: J is for Jerusalem Artichokes, K is for Kohl rabi
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Thursday, 12 April 2012. J is for Jerusalem Artichokes, K is for Kohl rabi. Are a tuberous-rooted vegetable and not related in any way to the Globe Artichokes , but are related to the sunflower. They are not easy to prepare for the table as the tubers of almost all the varieties are very knobbly - but they do make very tasty chips. Jerusalem artichokes will grow up to 3 meters (7ft) tall and for that reason they can be used as a hedge. They need well drained soil. Gongylodes group) is a low, stout. Karen...
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The Allotment Times: April 2012
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Monday, 30 April 2012. Z is for Zucchini. Z is for zucchini. Zucchini is part of the. Nd pumpkin family and you probably know it as the courgette . Zucchini is a very abundant producer and you will probably need no more than two or three plants in your garden. Zucchini does not keep well, so it is best enjoyed during the summer months. The two most common mistakes zucchini growers make are:. Waiting too long to harvest. When planting zucchini, 2 plants will produce plenty of zucchini for a family of 4.
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The Allotment Times: N is for nettles
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012. N is for nettles. Love or hate them they have their uses and are good for butterflies! You can make great fertiliser tea for the allotment or simply add them to your compost heap to give it a boost! But I think the best thing to do with nettles is to eat them! Lady Ridley's Nettle Soup. Why not try Lady Ridley's nettle soup recipe? 189; lb young nettles. 1½ pts chicken or vegetable stock. Sea salt and black pepper. 4 tablespoons sour cream. Karen ( bits and bobs zone ). We dont ge...
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The Allotment Times: F is for Family , G is for going Green, H is for Harvest .
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Sunday, 8 April 2012. F is for Family , G is for going Green, H is for Harvest . So F has to be for family! Our allotment is a family run allotment even though some days our children ask to sit in the car and play on their ds lite . But we usually managed to get them involved! G is for going green. Allotment holders have probably been doing "green " for years! Always ask before you take though! Most factories are more than happy to give you their waste! And are often bemused! H is for harvest. Then bring...
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The Allotment Times: X is for Xigua. Y is for Yams
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Sunday, 29 April 2012. X is for Xigua. Y is for Yams. X is for Xigua. OK I was really struggling with the letter X,. Ive already Used my favourite cartoon on my other blog . The X. Men So couldn't use it again! Why did I join 2 blogs to the challenge? So X is for Xigua. An edible fruit that looks similar to a watermelon, only shorter in size. The word xigua is Chinese. Y is for Yams. Not that I know anything about them! But they were the first veg that sprang to mind! Karen ( bits and bobs zone ).
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The Allotment Times: Q is for Quince
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Thursday, 19 April 2012. Q is for Quince. Quince belongs to the same family as apples and pears; its shape is similar to a pear, but larger. It has lumpy yellow skin and hard flesh that is quite bitter so shouldn’t be eaten raw. When fully ripe, the quince has a wonderful perfume. Quince paste or ‘membrillo’ is a popular accompaniment to cheese in Spain. Recipe for Quince Jam. 1 Peel, core and quarter some of the poorer, less ripe quinces and place in a large pan. 3 Strain off the juice and reserve.
