Quiet allotment day

We didn't do much in the allotment today, just further leaf clearing. Really it was too cold to do much else. Those leaves are a nuisance and we only compost food, cuttings, T-bags, etc. 

Christmas wreath

 Today in allotment group, I made 3 Christmas wreaths. Chantal helped me to wrap the wire around the shredded paper of my wreath. I picked out the decorations I want to use, and I will attach them next week. When I have finished my wreaths I can take 1 home and sell the others at the Bede  Christmas Fair.

    

Clear out

We did a little more weeding today. Funnily enough though, most of the clearing up, was of the leaves from the surrounding trees, that fall everywhere. We can't rely on them just being blown away by the wind!  

Broad beans

We had already built a frame (tresstle), to support our broad beans. Today we planted the seeds. As the plants grow, we can support them as they gain height. They should be ready in early Spring. 

WEED DAY

WE DID A BIT OF WEEDING IN THE ALLOTMENT TODAY. AS I'VE SAID BEFORE, ONGOING MAINTENANCE IS SO IMPORTANT-EVEN THE LITTLE THINGS. HAVING RAISED BEDS, JUST MAKES EVERYTHING SO MUCH EASIER.  

Garlic

Today at the allotment we planted our garlic bulbs-nine in total. Obviously, we are hoping to get a good crop.They usually take about 9 months before they are mature-I can't believe that!

Onions

At the allotment today, we planted our onion bulbs. There are two types of ('short-day') onions: yellow/ red and they should be ready at the beginning of spring (about 5 months). Quite a lot of preparation had been done in the bed before planting, so we are hoping to get a good crop.