Kristine Ratniece who are on plot 63 wanted to share some photos of some of her harvest so far this year. Kristine said ” strawberries & garden peas for the freezer . Also lettuce, rhubarb. dill, garlic & mint which some went to our neighbours- sharing is caring”
Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) Picture sent in by Kristine Ratniece
Dear plot members
We have had confirmation today from Leeds City Council that there will be NO increases in rents this October for 2020/21 season.
Old Lane Allotments Association
Plot 28 which is worked by the Depuy Synthes Group. One person who helps with the running of the plot is Nick Oldridge , and he decided to pickle the beetroot that he harvested. Below are some pictures of the pickling process.
Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) Pictures sent in by Nick Oldridge
This is a gentle reminder to all plot holders that hose pipes are only to be used to fill water butts and not to be used direct for watering of plots.
This is to ensure we don’t receive huge water bills.
Old Lane Allotments
Committee
POLITE NOTICE
PLEASE CAN WE AVOID PUTTING STONES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS ON ANY OF THE MAIN PATHS PLEASE
THIS WILL ALWAYS CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SITE LAWN MOWER, RESULTING IN ROTARY BLADE DAMAGE, BROKEN MAIN CASINGS. ALSO CAUSING THE MACHINE TO JAM UP WHEN STRING OR TWINE IS MISPLACED ON THE MAIN WALKWAYS.
THANK YOU
OLD LANE ALLOTMENTS COMMITTEE
Lucy Moore has been a plot member on our site since 29/6/19 on plot 46SB she wanted to show some before & after pictures of her plot below. Lucy said ” I really enjoy having a plot & highlights from the year include growing my first ever broccoli . Growing a giant pumpkin, taking on another 1/2plot & seeing lots of lovely sunsets . Thanks to the committee for running such a lovely site”
Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) Photographs sent in by Lucy Moore
July is one of the driest months so a lot of time may be spent watering your plot. Although the hectic sowing of the first part of the year is past, there are still things to sow, plant, and happily harvest. Those early potatoes should be coming out of the ground by the end of this month, and although they do not store as long as main crop varieties they will store before you finish eating them.
Leeks – Finish transplanting or “dibbing in” leeks raised in pots, modules, or temporary seed beds. They should be in their final position this month. If you have too many to transplant cut them up & put them in a stir fry instead of spring onions.
Peas & French Beans – This is your last chance for sowing or planting out peas & beans. any later the pods are unlikely to develop in time.
Root Vegetables – Sow your last batch of beetroot now. Late carrot & turnip varieties can still go in at the end of this month.
Other crops you can still sow – Radish, spring onion, Kale, Chinese cabbage, Lettuce, Spring cabbage, last chance to plant out any Brussels sprouts, winter cabbage, autumn cauliflowers you have been growing from seed.
Don’t forget to keep your onions weed free, summer thinning can be now done on apple, pear, plum trees etc. Keep the hoe in your hand & keep on top of those weeds.
Blog By Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
Dear Plot Members,
This is to make plot holders aware the allotment committee meet the first Sunday in every month to discuss allotment issues. If there is anything you want to be raised in our monthly meeting, please put it in writing & place it in our site letterbox in the toilet area.
Thank you
Old Lane Allotments Committee
Carpets & Rugs
Dear plot members,
Please can you not bring carpets/rugs on the allotments. It states in the Leeds City Council rules & regulations that they shouldn’t be brought on site for health & safety reasons.
They seem to be appearing & they are being used as weed control on plots,which is not allowed. They are also being used on walkways between plots & these become really slippy & hazardous in the bad weather. Health & safety is everyone’s responsibility. I know some carpets have been on site a long time & have been left by tennants that are no longer members. Bringing them to site is breaching our site rules
Thank You
Old Lane Allotments Association
Dear Members,
Further information regarding this 2020’s Best Worked Plots competitions (includes best worked plots overall, and best newcomer plot). As last year all plots will be viewed over the course of the season and considered in light of the areas outlined below. From these viewings a shortlist of possible winners will be agreed. The scoring system will then be applied to this shortlist to assist the judges in making their final decision regarding winners and runners-up.
1. Quality of crops (max 40 points) – Broad range of vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers being grown (relative size of plots will be taken into account).
2. Condition of the plot (max 35 points) Plots should be weed free and the soil well cultivated. Paths and other areas should be weed free and tidy. Buildings should be in good condition.
3. Environmentally friendly practices (max 10 points) Compost bins in use. Rainwater collection and planting designed to attract natural predators.
4. Overall visual effect (max 5 points) Inclusion of attractive features such as hanging baskets, pots, benches alongside an attractive and interesting layout.
Winners will be announced at the AGM (October).
Old Lane Allotments Association
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