Ann Long

Allotment 2008 Part 2

DSC01581_thumb Shallots
were over wintered to give a very early supply
DSC01582_thumb1 Brassicas:
here we have spring greens and young cauliflower plants
   
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Cauliflower:

netted to protect from birds and butterflies,( yes they are present already and attacking the Brassicas

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Carrot Box

the seedlings are very small at the moment but now the weather is warming up they should be pushing up a little better.  the box has a fine mesh lid to deter the carrot fly.

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Some lettuces

(donated by a fellow allotment holder) growing in an enclosed box.

DSC01586_thumb The strawberry bed. most of these were donated by Peggy,and there are some from a new allotment holders plot (Ann)  who needed some room for a shed.  Note the fruit trees towards the rear of the cage.
 DSC01600_thumb Fruit cage

cage built by my Cousin Derek who occupies the plot adjacent to mine. I attached the netting myself making sure to leave enough entrances to allow bees access.
   
   

Comments

Grace Long said:

Hi Mum,

Looks great! Am looking forward to sampling them when we next spend some time over your way.

Love,

Gracie

# July 14, 2008 8:50 PM