and this is the allotment so far -
autumn 2007 ready to start again....
+ some exciting produce.
paul keeps saying that 'Kent is the new Tuscany'!
this is an olive tree by the way.
disaster strikes March 10th 2008 - the shed crumples
don't worry by Easter we shall be up and running again....
here it is as good as new, thanks to Colin and Dave who lent Paul a hand.
another new year and lots to do......
lovely apple blossom this year
June 2008 - mostly flowers so far
It is now mid August 2008 and this year we have had a glut of courgettes
- best recipe so far is sliced in chilli tempura batter!
meanwhile, here are some mystery beans - they started off as dwarf beans
but we left them as they were a bit stringy and this is what popped out.
I think they are a sort of 'borlotti' bean and so will try them cooked up.
April 2009
a whole new season begins...
The Leviathan arrives...
July 2009
It measures 22"/53cms. long and weighs in at 4.195kg.
This started as a courgette but we were away for a few days and came back to this!
the forget-me-nots have died down now and have made way for the lavender.
we have two apple trees, one is a bramley and one is an eating apple - cannot remember what!
there is also an ancient quince tree near the stream.
We are keen to get some beehives on the allotments (January - one has appeared)
August 2009...
onions have been spectacular
I am learning to string them up...
JANUARY 2010
just visited plot since the harsh snowy winter - all seems fine!
Broad beans planted in November have sprouted and should be more resistent to pests.
Just pruned apple trees- some useful videos on the web to show how to do it!
www.rennart.co.uk