Read what members are doing in their gardens and on their allotments in these gardening blogs ..... or write your own for other members to enjoy.
November 2009
Time Flies
November 30th 2009 by Auricula
Haven't been able to do much outside for pretty much the whole of November as it has hardly stopped raining. Time has flown by and I still have several beds/borders to clean up and mulch. It has been so mild and wet that things are still merrily grow... Read More
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2nd day on New Allotment
November 30th 2009 by tonybarker1
Second day of digging on Sunday. worked through a shower of rain and then the sun shone through. What a view Read More
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drug and alcohol volunteer
November 30th 2009 by paulUS235
Ihave been working with a new group of people that are recovering from one type of abuse or another with thier allotment project , should be mentally stimulating for them on a long term basis get a new helper this week so will be able to give some al... Read More
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A Lot of Weather
November 30th 2009 by Oldfool
As I write this the sky is a clear, brilliant Blue.Five minutes ago it was coming down in stair rods. Yesterday was unremitting rain onto saturated ground. The result was predictable. I live in Wetherby, on (or,rather, in, at present) the Rive... Read More
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Catching Up!
November 30th 2009 by ChrisBeardshaw
I always trick myself into thinking things will slow down in the autumn and winter, rather like the garden i suppose, and that i will have an opportunity to plan and ponder a little. The reality is never that way though and I seem like man... Read More
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Calliandras - the Powder Puffs
November 30th 2009 by Bernieh
These two beauties are wonderful showy shrubs and are a great choice for a dry, hot and sunny garden. I have two calliandras growing on other side of my front gate and when they are in flower, they make a great display. Read More
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What do you want Santa to bring you this Christmas?
November 30th 2009 by BeanStew2
As gardeners, which present do you really want Santa to load on his sleigh for YOU this year? I don't usually worry whether it can get down the chimney or not, but just concentrate on getting the news out to my nearest and dearest in plent... Read More
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sprouts
November 29th 2009 by david1
Staked the brussell sprouts yesterday- there were about 12 plants ready at various stages of sprout formation.We're very pleased with these - our first successful sprouts as last years all flowered. Dave also lowered the netting protecting the brassi... Read More
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