The days are now shorter & the weather is even colder. There is still plenty to do down on the allotment, its that time of year to carry out those little jobs that are difficult to complete when the growing season is in full swing
Here is a checklist that might help you over the winter period.
Clean & disinfect greenhouse, pots & seed trays, any repairs to your structures. keep turning over your compost, winter dig, lime your plot, keep things tidy to prevent homes for winter pests, pruning, cover winter vegetables, store leaves for next years mulch, put weed suppressant ground cover down on the land.
Those cosy nights at home plan your allotment for next years growing season, and sort out your seeds & what you want to grow.
Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
