Norton Road Allotment

22/04/2026

Two years ago, roughly today we forced some rhubarb made some rhubarb crumble and bridged three generations. I hope you enjoy it. # garden

12/04/2026

It’s Sunday only had 2 very short visits to the allotment but that sometimes the better approach little and often

10/04/2026

Sea kale, My perennial plan slowly is coming together. I only had a hour at the allotment today.

10/04/2026

Thinking of harvesting some of this soil before I leave my work yard do you think it’s too strong? Do you think there’s certain ways I should apply it ?

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

I’ve decided to do this to try and save time watering in the evenings as potatoes are quite thirsty and water in them. All in big tubs is very time-consuming.

07/03/2026

Disappointed with the state of this bare root plum. It arrived dry the wet medium was at the bottom of the bag not on the root. I soaked it in a water but for a few days. Cambium damage from bailing twine on the stems and the stems were bent in half to fit them in the box leaving them looking like ant antenna. I’ve now potted the poor tree up and fingers crossed it comes into leaf.

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

It time to plant the raspberries

25/01/2026

January on the allotment is all about groundwork 🌱

I love experimenting with free compost, woodchip paths, manure, and seeing what actually works long-term. We’ve just finished spreading manure on the borders, and now it’s a waiting game.

This year I’m trying a few new ideas and bringing back some favourites — kohlrabi did really well last year, so that’s definitely making a return, along with a few more exciting crops I’ve not grown before.

Do you experiment with soil or stick to one method?