Taking over Plot 38b

Late in 2019, we took over a half plot at the Granville Park Allotments in Urmston, Greater Manchester.

It's a bonny little plot tucked away from the main thoroughfare. I'll be honest - it needed some work a bit of attention, including the shed. I'll be posting more about our progress and sharing what we manage to grow!

The Shed we inherited

In front of the shed - an array of paving slabs

We made a vertical garden from a pallet

So, we haven't done. this on. the allotment yet - just the back garden. However, we are creating a compost area and plan to shore it up with pallets eventually, so will create vertical herb walls when we do so. We painted the pallet, put in some wood on the verticals to create the wells for planting. We then stapled in compost bags to seal the wells. Here, you can see we have planted some parsley, thyme and other herbs. This was from two years ago and it's still going strong! More ideas for using a pallet for vertical planting areas from Houzz

Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb

We have so much rhubarb at the moment! So I'm sharing some of my favourite recipes here.... Early rhubarb jam Rhubarb and Ginger Loaf (I also add a bit of custard to the mix if I have any) A most excellent rhubarb chutney Rhubarb gin And a recipe I am keen to try... Carrot and rhubarb soup Do add any more recipes you like in the comment :)

Eco spring clean ideas

Taps and showerheads I'm doing the taps and showerhead today getting rid of some limescale. Just thought I'd share this. Soak a rags in white vinegar and wrap round your taps, making sure that the area is saturated. Cover with a plastic bag and tie up. After a few hours, you will be able to wash the limescale off. I add some lemon juice to the vinegar for a nice smell. Lemon and thyme cleaner Spray cleaner Just a warning - this isn't good for marble or granite surfaces. Use a water and soap mix instead for marble. For granite, take a look here . What you need: 230ml white vinegar 230ml boiled water left to cool 1 lemon A few sprigs thyme (fresh better but depends what you have in!) or rosemary If you have it: about 10-15 drops of essential oil (e.g. lavender, lemon - optional!) Instructions: Infuse the vinegar in a large jam jar or similar (with lid on) with the thyme and lemon peel (save the juice). Leave at least overnight but best if left ...

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