In the United Kingdom there are two types of allotments. The traditional ‘allotment’ and ‘leisure gardens’. ALLOTMENTS Allotments can be run either by the local authority or privately owned. There is a set of rules such as size of shed but the owner must grow more vegetables/fruit than flowers. This dates back to the original … The post What is the difference between an Allotment and Leisure Garden? appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

The first few days of the new year and second year on my new allotment garden. The post January Y2: 2019 Kicks Off and Competition Winner (1) appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

This is how I grew my calabrese / broccoli and very nice it tasted as well. Sowed January 2 in an unheated greenhouse. Transplanted March 19 into individual pots. Planted outside April 30. First harvest June 18, final harvest June 22. The harvests were quite close together so a point to remember for next year … The post How to Grow Calabrese / Broccoli appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

Last monthly walk around the plot in its first year. The post Monthly Garden Tour for December – Year 1 appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

Congratulations to television gardener Monty Don, age 63, on receiving an OBE for services to horticulture, broadcasting and charity. The award was presented to Monty by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace today. Speak to the Daily Mail newspaper, Monty said: “It’s very nice to receive such an honour from His Royal Highness today … The post Monty Don awarded an OBE appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

The first few sticks of rhubarb in late Spring are beautiful. Look after your plant and it will look after you with bountiful harvests throughout the summer and can be stored for use throughout winter. Very easy to grow. VARIETIES Victoria: An easy-to-grow old favourite. Ideal for beginners as it requires so little attention! The … The post Growing Rhubarb – How to Grow Rhubarb appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

After being on the council list for 6 months I was getting frustrated that I hadn’t heard anything. I visited the site and managed to pin a note on the inside of the main entrance gates. All it said was… “Keen to start my plot before winter sets in. Please call on…” A few days … The post History of The Rusty Allotment (Derby Lane Site) appeared first on Diary of a UK Gardener ..read more

Now the runner beans/french beans have come to an end, it’s a good idea to dismantle the frame of bamboo canes and store them for use next year. Leaving canes out during winter will shorten their life by making them weaker and brittle. GIVE THEM A WASH You can wash them with a few drops ..read more

Welcome to my new allotment. It’s time for the first tour of the allotment as I explain my plans and deal with the first plants from Marshalls (https://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk) to arrive ..read more

A look through the seeds and plants I will be growing over the coming year; from https://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk ..read more