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10 Essential Allotment Tools Every Beginner Needs to Succeed!

Discover the 10 must-have tools for beginner allotment gardeners in 2024. From spades to watering cans, we've got you covered. Start your gardening journey right!

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Homemade Weed Killer: A Natural, Safe and Effective Solution

Traditional chemical weed killers can be harsh on the environment and harmful to pets and children. A natural alternative is gaining popularity

Allotment Diary New Gardener > Start Here September

Vegetables to sow in September

As September rolls in, the days start to shorten, and there’s a crispness in the…

Allotment Diary

What’s eating my Sweetcorn?

Sweetcorn is a garden favourite, but its sugary kernels attract more than just human admirers. "What's eating my Sweetcorn?" Various pests, including rodents, birds, and even larger mammals

Allotment Diary August

Summer Pruning

Apples and pears trained as restricted forms (cordon, espalier, fan, pyramid). Trees grown as standards or bushes are managed with winter pruning.