Path ways between plots must be maintained
To All Plot Members
Just a reminder that pathways have to be clear for access. It is the responsibility of plot holders to keep the grass cut on adjacent paths between plots to keep the site well maintained.
Thank you
Old Lane Allotments Committee
Notice
It has become apparent that sometime yesterday or the early hours of this morning 22nd July we had some unwanted visitors to the site. Sheds/greenhouses were left open by the perpetrators. Me & some other members went round the site & closed everybodys sheds. If you find something has been stolen you need to report this to West Yorkshire police via there on line crime form. West Yorkshire Police will E mail you back with a crime incident number. Alternatively you can ring 101 to report the incident Any information crime number etc needs to be given to the secretary on site. We will be looking back on CCTV footage.
LETS WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE CRIME.
Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) For & on behalf of Old Lane Allotments Association.
Start with the soil, healthy soil leads to healthy growing plants with fewer problems. Follow a crop rotation (Even a simple one) to prevent a build up of pests & problems. Be vigilant most problems can be dealt with early. Keep plants healthy water when required , don’t overcrowd plants. Grow a wide variety of plants , big areas where you have one specific vegetable growing allows pests & diseases to find their host plants with ease.
Diseased plants should be thrown away not composted. When choosing plants & seeds look for disease resistant varieties. Pest & disease problems with plants vary from year to year so always try again sometimes the result’s can be different. Attacks from pests & diseases can be demoralising for any gardener. You can however minimise the problems by looking after your soil & plants.
Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
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)
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