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Why do we 'chit' potatoes?

26/1/2015

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For the answer, click here to go to our 'Seasonal Stuff' page.
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Save money at Wilkinsons

23/1/2015

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I noticed yesterday that Wilkinsons are starting their season by offering 3 for the price of 2 on all their own-brand and Johnson's seeds (cheapest free). As the initial prices are from 60p to £1.60 a packet, this makes them a real start for anyone on a tight budget. You won't find flashy new varieties or 17 different types of chili pepper like some of the expensive catalogues, but the range is wider than you'd expect and the varieties are tried and tested gardeners' favourites.

As Wilkinson's also offer a good range of gardening sundries, beyond what can be stocked at the Trading Store, it is always worth checking them out before you make the trip to the garden centre.
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Left: click on the pic to go to the Wilko website with their seed list. Seen here, Wilko Sweetcorn F1 Incredible, £1.60 a packet or 3 packets for the rprice of two, mix and match. You get the cheapest free.
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Check out the Centre For Creativity

20/1/2015

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Above, textiles workshop:
Below, Artigras, Ashford
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If you or any of your family likes arts or crafts, you should make sure you take a look at The Centre For Creativity at The Gallery, up the steps at Castle Buildings (behind the old 'Castle' pub) in New Rents. As well as showcasing lots of local creativity, they offer a range of courses from simple sewing skills to life classes for artists.

The Centre for Creativity also organises a festival, Artigras, in Ashford during May.

Click on the photos for more about courses and the festival.
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Annual General Meeting

17/1/2015

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Just another reminder to put 11th February on the calendar for the Annual General Meeting of the Ashford Allotment Society. ALL PLOTHOLDERS WHO RENT THEIR ALLOTMENTS FROM ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS, so don't be shy about coming along.

For more about the AGM, and the minutes of previous meetings, go to the OFFICIAL STUFF section (see menu on the left for full list of sections.).


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Seed Potatoes in at Sellinge now

16/1/2015

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Seed potatoes are now in stock at Harringe Plants at Sellinge (01303 814422). The boss is sending me a list as soon as he can and I will put it on the website for you.

Harringe Plants sell their seed potatoes by weight, so you can have as few or as many of any variety as you wish. Bags and labels are provided, just selct what you want and the total weight will be charged at the till.

This is ideal for those who want to try a new variety, or have a small plot where a whole bag of seed potatoes would be too much.
The owner says "Seed potatoes are here! 33 varieties loose. Last Christl is back for 2015! Belle de fontenay and rooster are new for this year. Otherwise we are doing the same varieties as before. Onions and garlic sets are here too 😀 we wish you all a successful 2015 in the garden or allotment!"
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