There was a lot of discussion at the Hounslow Allotments Forum on Thursday about fly tipping. This seems to be a lot worse on many of other sites in the borough as they have more boundaries with public roads. That’s not to say it’s not unknown on the Chiswick sites (please report it on the […]
Getting rid of rubbish and green waste Read More »
As a tenant of Chertsey Road, I attended the virtual meeting of the allotment forum on Wednesday evening. It lasted over two hours and was, as you would expect, a talking shop, where the representatives from all the various allotments in the Borough wanted to gets their points across. Our Chairman and Allotment coordinator represented
Allotment Forum 24th February 2021 Read More »
It was Staveley’s Road turn to take delivery of a load of leaf mould this morning. Don’t delay – it will not last long.
Leaf Mould – Staveley Road Allotment Site Read More »
When it comes to vegetables my nemesis have always been parsnips. I have sown them in different types of soil, varying dates – all with no or very little success. One key to success is to use fresh seeds. Parsnips do not keep for more than a year or so, so don’t waste your time.
Germinating Parsnips (Gladiator) Read More »
Dear Sir/Madam, Increased Allotment Charges Although I welcome combining the water rates (a new and additional charge the Council recently introduced, which I don’t disagree to) with the annual rent, I’m not happy with the near-doubling increase of rents, and am particularly concerned by the threatened introduction of means testing for those over 65: means testing for
Letter of protest to Hounslow Council re: increased allotment fees Read More »
