How to build a polytunnel We decided early on in our allotment life journey that a polytunnel, along with a shed, was a must-have. So, I spent many an hour on YouTube watching videos researching the best way to build a Polytunnel. We decide on a Tunnel that was 2/3 plastic and 1/3 netting to …
What are Annuals biennials perennials plants? If you’re like most gardeners, you might be a little confused about the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials. What’s the difference? What do I need to know before I buy plants? In this blog post, we will answer the question “What are Annuals biennials perennials plants?” and help …
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Allotment Crop Rotation Did you know that allotment crop rotation is one of the most important things you can do in your garden? By doing so, you help ensure that your plants and crops are flourishing. The most common method of crop rotation is the three-year system, where the first year a different crop is …
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7 Steps To Starting Your Own Allotment Are you looking to start your own allotment or community garden? They are a great way to get into gardening. They offer the opportunity to grow your own food, as well as connect with other gardeners in your area. If you’re thinking of starting an allotment of your …
The 8 Best Gardening Gloves of 2022 Thankfully, as the weather starts to warm up, many people are starting to think about getting their gardens in shape. If you’re one of those people, you’ll need a good pair of gardening gloves to protect your hands while you work. In this article, we’ll take a look …
Best Allotment Tools for Beginners In this post, we talk about the 10 best allotment tools for beginners to keep in your garden shed. Tools on the allotment are essential to make life easier and more enjoyable when gardening. They are used to prevent injury by taking on heavy lifting. And also, to speed up …
First, Second and Maincrop Potatoes From the second we got the keys to our allotment, the first question we got asked was “What potatoes are you going to grow?”. I soon realised I had to choose between first, second and maincrop potatoes. But what’s the difference? Here in the UK there are three types of …
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Allotment Life Facts People are drawn to allotments for a variety of reasons: the fresh air, the exercise, and the opportunity to grow their own food. But what do you really know about allotments? So, here are 5 allotment life facts about these unique pieces of land! What is an allotment An allotment is a …
11 Easy to Grow Vegetables in the UK Find Us On 11 Easy To Grow Vegetables Here at The Good Allotment Life, we believe an allotment is a wonderful place to grow vegetables. But if you want to make the most of your space, what should you plant? Here are 11 easy to grow vegetables. …
