All the latest ‘From Plot to Pot’
This is where you’ll find the latest updates from the allotment – what’s growing, what’s being harvested, and what’s making its way from plot to pot.
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Jerusalem Artichokes and the Truth About “Windy” Veg!
From Plot to Pot: Tiny Jerusalem Artichokes and the Truth About “Windy” Veg! 🌻🥔💨 I unearthed a few very small Jerusalem artichokes from the plot recently. They were only a…
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Calendula, the flower that keeps on giving
Calendula is one of the most useful “extra” flowers to have. Assuming they are pot marigold / calendula rather than ornamental French/African marigold, you can use them in several ways. 1. Dry…
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Turnip Top Pesto 🥬🫙🌱
Most of us grow turnips for the roots and barely give the leaves a second thought. In fact, many gardeners remove the tops and put them straight onto the compost…
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turnip greens are more nutrient-dense than the turnip root itself.
Yes it’s a FACT– broadly speaking, turnip greens are more nutrient-dense than the turnip root itself. Turnip greens are particularly rich in: The turnip root itself is still very healthy—low in calories,…
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a fourth-year strawberry bed
They actually look pretty good for a fourth-year strawberry bed. Plenty of healthy green leaf, lots of flowers, and no obvious disaster signs from the photo. So, if you didn’t get…
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When the Bees Move In: A Small Allotment Discovery
When the Bees Move In: A Small Allotment Discovery There are always surprises on an allotment, but some are more unexpected than others. One of our fellow plot holders recently…
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First Swallows from the Kitchen Window
First Swallows from the Kitchen Window There are some sightings that stop you mid-thought, and the first swallows of the year are definitely among them. I was looking out from…
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More about Vegetable thinnings
I thinned some kohlrabi and the turnips.. i also pinched the tips out of some herbs.. oregano i think and a little black spearmi tThought for a second Yes —…
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More Cake and some Kitchen Tips
Vegan Lemon Courgette Cake A lovely allotment-style cake for when the courgettes start coming thick and fast. The grated courgette keeps the sponge moist, while lemon makes it bright and…
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What Do the Insects on Your Plot Tell Us?
Suggested title What Do the Insects on Your Plot Tell Us? Excerpt Join us at Lauriston Farm on Saturday 27 June, 11am–1:30pm, for a morning exploring the insects on our…
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The Wild Wall Border
The Wild Wall Border – Unexpected Wildlife Along the Kitchen Garden Spent the afternoon taking a closer look at the shady strip of ground that runs along the side wall…
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A Painted Lady Prophecy?
So far this season I’ve spotted a Speckled Wood, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral and a Green-veined White. I am also pretty sure I’ve seen both Small White and…