When our society was formed in 1915, England was experiencing food shortages. The term allotment was new. Local councils in towns and cities had to find space for allotments and also encourage townies to grow vegetables. It seemed appropriate in its centenary year, that CHAS should use its charitable objectives to extend a special encouragement […]
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It’s easy to forget about soil – after all, it’s just the ground we stand on. But actually, soil is a bit of a miracle, currently being celebrated through the FAO International Year of Soils 2015 and World Soil Day on 5 December. First of all, did you know that it can take 1000
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It’s the time of year when all allotmenteers are rejoicing in the productivity of courgettes, and, just maybe, trying to think of something new to do with them. Here is a favourite recipe of mine for you to try. And please send us yours – either by commenting on this post or by email to
Courgettes coming out of your ears? Let’s swap recipes! Read More »
Gardeners have a love-hate relationship with rain. Too much and we can’t get out in to the garden, the soil is too wet to dig, some precious plants rot and, of course, it’s perfect weather for slugs and snails. Too little and there’s a risk of losing plants and watering is hard work. How can
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We’ve recently joined Garden Organic and their Heritage Seed Library – and our first batch of heritage seeds have arrived! They include a wide range of unusual varieties of vegetables: Achocha Cabbage – ‘Southampton Wonder’ Carrot – ‘Red Elephant’ Cucumber – ‘Perfection’ Kale – ‘Theyer’ Lettuce – ‘Carnival’ Squash – ‘Greek’ Tomato – ‘Konig Humbert’
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