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ALLOTMENTS AND THE LAW - some vital documents
What are the BEST THINGS TO GROW IN A SMALL PLOT ?
BIRD DAMAGE - how to prevent it.
Choosing and planting BLACKCURRANTS
Can I grow BLUEBERRIES and other things that need acid soil in my soil?
BONFIRES - can I have one or can't I?
BOUNDARIES AND PATHS
What is the BULK BAG TRICK?
How CAPILLARY MATTING can help with your watering
CLEARING FRUIT BUSHES OF COUCH GRASS
COMPOSTING - how do I go about it?
CROP ROTATION - do I really need to do it?
FERTILISER FACTS - your questions answered
Mixing your own SPECIALIST FERTILISERS
FLOWERS FOR CUTTING - luxury on the cheap!
FROST - how it affects you, when to expect it!
GERMINATION of seeds - how long will it take?
HEALTH AND SAFETY - have they gone mad? (Probably)
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SOIL a few tips not from the books
LIME - what is it and what does it do?
MEASUREMENT OF ALLOTMENTS - WHAT IS A 'ROD'?
NEW ALLOTMENTS FOR NEW HOUSING ESTATES Ashford's 'Local Plan'
OUR CLIMATE HERE - how local climate affects your growing conditions.
PATHS AND BOUNDARIES
Your RESPONSIBLITIES AS A PLOTHOLDER
Your RIGHT TO AN ALLOTMENT
ROTOVATORS, strimmers and other power tools - the pros and cons
RUBBISH - how do I get rid of it?
SECURITY and crime prevention - will I get stuff nicked from my allotment?
Can I SAVE MY OWN SEEDS?
Where can I buy unusual SEEDS? CLICK HERE and then scroll to the foot of the page.
Why are my SEEDLINGS so spindly?
What is the best way to thin out SEEDLINGS?
SHEDS, GREENHOUSES AND POLYTUNNELS - what am I allowed?
SLUGS - how can I deal with them effectively?
SOFT FRUIT - PROTECTING IT FROM BIRDS - click to go to 'BIRD DAMAGE' Improving your SOIL
SOIL PREPARATION - how do I get a 'FINE TILTH' ?
TOOLS - choosing and using the right ones for you
Using WATER wisely
What does an ALLOTMENT REP do?
Using WEEDKILLER safely and effectively to clear all sorts of weed problems
Lots more to come - watch this space
ALLOTMENTS AND THE LAW - some vital documents
What are the BEST THINGS TO GROW IN A SMALL PLOT ?
BIRD DAMAGE - how to prevent it.
Choosing and planting BLACKCURRANTS
Can I grow BLUEBERRIES and other things that need acid soil in my soil?
BONFIRES - can I have one or can't I?
BOUNDARIES AND PATHS
What is the BULK BAG TRICK?
How CAPILLARY MATTING can help with your watering
CLEARING FRUIT BUSHES OF COUCH GRASS
COMPOSTING - how do I go about it?
CROP ROTATION - do I really need to do it?
FERTILISER FACTS - your questions answered
Mixing your own SPECIALIST FERTILISERS
FLOWERS FOR CUTTING - luxury on the cheap!
FROST - how it affects you, when to expect it!
GERMINATION of seeds - how long will it take?
HEALTH AND SAFETY - have they gone mad? (Probably)
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SOIL a few tips not from the books
LIME - what is it and what does it do?
MEASUREMENT OF ALLOTMENTS - WHAT IS A 'ROD'?
NEW ALLOTMENTS FOR NEW HOUSING ESTATES Ashford's 'Local Plan'
OUR CLIMATE HERE - how local climate affects your growing conditions.
PATHS AND BOUNDARIES
Your RESPONSIBLITIES AS A PLOTHOLDER
Your RIGHT TO AN ALLOTMENT
ROTOVATORS, strimmers and other power tools - the pros and cons
RUBBISH - how do I get rid of it?
SECURITY and crime prevention - will I get stuff nicked from my allotment?
Can I SAVE MY OWN SEEDS?
Where can I buy unusual SEEDS? CLICK HERE and then scroll to the foot of the page.
Why are my SEEDLINGS so spindly?
What is the best way to thin out SEEDLINGS?
SHEDS, GREENHOUSES AND POLYTUNNELS - what am I allowed?
SLUGS - how can I deal with them effectively?
SOFT FRUIT - PROTECTING IT FROM BIRDS - click to go to 'BIRD DAMAGE' Improving your SOIL
SOIL PREPARATION - how do I get a 'FINE TILTH' ?
TOOLS - choosing and using the right ones for you
Using WATER wisely
What does an ALLOTMENT REP do?
Using WEEDKILLER safely and effectively to clear all sorts of weed problems
Lots more to come - watch this space
