Photos

Cosmos flowers on plot 12W still hanging in there, photo by Mick Cooper

The pumpkins on the left photograph are on Roy deacons plot (55). The pumpkins on the right are Sandra deacons (plot 59). Ripening nicely.

A hoverfly on the wing at the allotment – photograph sent in by Mick Cooper (plot 12E)

Comma butterfly photograph taken by Marie Darlow on her plot 4 & sent in

Photographs by Mick Cooper – Hazel Spindley on er plot 41E with her colourful

dahlias. The other photograph is a sweetcorn plant, the cob has been eaten by a rat or squirrel. Thanks for the pictures Mick.

This is a photograph taken today of Sandra Deacons awesome pumpkin collection she has grown from seeds. She plants them every growing season & they seem to get better every year. Well done to Sandra & thanks for agreeing to the photograph. 19/9/19 MB

These pictures were sent in by Mick Cooper plot 12E showing willys potatoes that he has being digging up on his plot 11.. The other is of Mick Coopers Dahlias – looking awesome. Thanks Mick for sending them in.

This butterfly is called a “PAINTED LADY” vanessa (Cynthia)cardui,also know as “Papilio Bella Donna”this the is the upperside of the male however there can be varients in colour ..European painted ladies come mainly from the desert edges of north africa and arabia.IN some years you can see 100’s to 1000’s and some years in can be very scarce .So far this year it has been a good year for them ..5 have been seen on the site ..So keep a look out for them. 31/7/19 Thanks Mick Cooper for sending the picture & info in.

These photos were taken by Mick Cooper on Old Lane Allotments 21/7/19 of the Tortoise shell & Gatekeeper butterflies. Thanks Mick

These photos were taken by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) 16/7/19 of the partial eclipse in the night sky – the other picture are dahlia plants on Micks plot. Thanks Mick for the pics

Stunning photographs taken by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) on our site. Ryanair flight passing over the allotments. A male house sparrow posing, Wood Pigeon looking for those luscious greens, Hovering Hoverfly, water droplet on a Fuchsia. 7/7/19 thanks Mick.

Pictures sent in by Mick Cooper (plot 12E). Mick says ” The Fuchsia on the left is the variety “Jollies Reims” grown in a pot to make a nice dense bush of flowers. The picture on the right is of a hoverfly on the clematis climbing flower” Thanks Mick 26/6/19

Photographs below by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) Mick Says ” with all the rain we have had it should be a good year for our potatoes, long as it knows when to stop. The beetroot Boltardy & parsnip “Gladiator” have all done well so far this season. The “Nimbus” sweet pea on the right photograph, not too sure about this one regards scent, Kings Seeds give it three ticks for scent I cant agree with that, but it looks good though” Cheers Mick 26/6/19

Pictures below from the Depuy team building day event 16th May 2019 Plot 28

Pictures sent in by Marie & Jim Darlow on Plot 4 of there Alliums . Thank You to them both

Photographs sent in by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) rain droplets on the left picture, the photo on the right is a wild flower found on the car park next to the hut building, Mick states its called a Heartsease/wild pansy (viola tricolour) Thanks mick for sending them in.

Photographs sent in by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) the bird is a picture of a (Dunnock) The other is of a parsnip (Gladiator variety) which can be difficult to germinate.

Pictures sent in by Marie & Jim Darlow plot 4 – Tulip appreciation. Thanks Marie

Photos taken by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) our communal garden area next to the Old Lane entrance & the other picture was of the hailstone on 2nd April 2019 . Thanks Mick

This Photograph was taken by Mick Cooper plot 12E. He has some bird boxes on the parameter fence, He managed to get a picture of this Great Tit just leaving the bird box.

A00_4059 — The Great Tit on Old Lane Allotments

Pictures taken by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) of Sandra Deacons plot (59) spring garden photo on the left . Photo on the right taken on the first day of spring 2019

These pictures were taken 2nd March 2019 by Mark Burton. They are photographs taken on our Chairman’s plot Mick Hogan of his cherry tree that is blossoming early

These pictures were taken by Mick Cooper on the 31/1/19 The attention to detail is quite stunning on the spiders web.

These photographs were taken by Mick Cooper the main picture is of the first hard frost on the cabbages 29/10/18 – Top right is of a vibrant dahlia flower – bottom left is the last of the Clematis flower – Thanks Mick for the photos

These pictures are of Reg Brook (Plot 49 & 50) cutting the grass areas on the main path for the last time until spring next year.

These photos were taken by Mark Burton showing pictures of the new boundary fence on the new car park erected up by Tony Paine & Mark Burton. One of the photos shows the small garden we have created planting 2 x rose trees, lavender, daffodils & tulip bulbs for next Spring. Martin Kennard planted all the bulbs ready for next year.

These pictures were taken by Mick Cooper (plot 12E) picture on the left is the monster truck that cut our hedges on the outside parameter fence. On the right a Dalia cactus flower. Thanks Mick for sending them in.

These great photographs were taken by Mick Cooper, the one on the left is of Hazel Spindleys (plot 41) (Vineyard de Old Lane Allotments) the picture in the middle is of Geoff Bradshaws (plot 29) pear tree, on the right is a white butterfly (Pieris Rapae)

The picture below was sent in by Marie & Jim Darlow (Plot 4) of the squash they have grown on their plot this year. Marie says “Top left butternut squash, crown prince top right, the Turks Turban underneath and a couple of summer squash patty pan.

These photographs were taken by Mick Cooper plot 12E. The photo on the left is of Willy Mullowneys pumpkins on plot 11. The photo on the right is of Sandra Deacons pumpkins on plot 59.

This picture was taken by Mick Cooper a Hoverfly called “The batman hoverfly” (Myathropa Florea) If you closely look at the thorax you can make out what looks like the batman character logo. Thanks Mick for sharing the picture with us all !

This is a picture of a hover fly (Syrphus Ribesii) taken by Mick Cooper. Mick says “This hover fly helps the gardener by eating small insects but it has succumbed to a predator the spider you can just see it caught up in a fine web”.

Picture taken by Mark Burton – These pumpkins have been grown by Sandra Deacon on plot 59 – she grows them every year.

Photographs taken by Mick Cooper the main picture in these set of photos Mick said ” is a picture of his passion fruit its the first time it has produced a fruit- probably wont ripen due to the weather not been hot enough in this country. “The tomatoes in the picture are looking good with the warm sunny weather & a picture of old Foxy lying in the sun”.

Some great photos taken from round the site by Mick Cooper (Plot 12E)

These are photographs by Mark Burton of clients from the South Leeds Live At Home Scheme that work plot 28 on our site from left to right Sean, Richard & Robert

The picture on the right was taken by Mick Copper it is a tortoise shell butterfly. The picture on the right was taken by Mark Burton It is of one of our oldest plot members Peter Armitage.

DSCN0384 — Looking cool !! on the left Mick Hogan on the right Ronnie Sellars – Photograph by Mark Burton

Pictures of Ronnie Sellars on his plot 60 – Looks like hes got a sweat on !!! Photographs by Mark Burton

The picture on the left was sent in by Mick Cooper “Blackberries ready for Picking. The picture on the right was sent in by Marie Darlow on plot 4 . Thanks for the pictures.

Pictures sent in by Mick Cooper showing in this top left picture apple fruits beginning to form & a good thinning out is necessary for large size fruits. Top picture on right is of Mark Burton Plot 14. Middle right is of a globe artichoke flower being attacked by black fly. If you look closer you can see an army of ants on the plant stem coming to eat the black fly. Bottom picture is of daisies just hanging in there

Just thought I( Mark Burton) would put some pictures on (Life at Plot 14)

The picture on the left is Sandra Deacon on her plot 59. The picture on the right is Christine & Wolfgang’s plot 15 & 16 . Thanks to Mick Cooper for sending them in.

IMG_20180609_104011 — Mick Hogan (Our Chairman) He’s just picked his first crop of strawberries. He looks really pleased with them this year !!!

These pictures were sent in by Jenny & Marcella who occupy plot 42W they have transformed this plot since taking it over in June 2017, building there own shed & making the plot their own. They have both worked hard in there first year on the site & now are beginning to reap the rewards (well done to the both of them).

The picture on the left is of Mark Burton’s dog & the picture on the right is his fence to keep the dog under control on the site. It was made out of an old bed that someone had brought on as scrap metal.

The picture on the left is of Hazel Spindley who is on Plot 41 on our site, the picture on the right is of Mick Coopers leeks on his plot ready for transplanting into the ground. Thanks Mick for sending in these pictures.

Picture sent in by Mick Cooper great shot of a wood pigeon probably eyeing up the brassica plants for his tea.

These 2 x photos have been sent in by Mick Cooper the picture on the left is the larva (early stages of growth) of the Cinnabar moth it will be seen around July. The picture on the right is the (overwinters as a Pupa – mature stage of the Cinnabar moth) usually seen from Mid May – August it flies in the sunshine but is easily disturbed.

Mick Cooper took these pictures the one on the left hand side is of Jenny & Marcella on their plot 42W (Taking in some sunshine – down on the allotment). The picture on the right is the tendrils of the (Vicia Cracca – which is a wild growing flower)

Photographs taken by Mark Burton – I decided to take one of Mick Cooper today “socks rolled up” & ready to start digging – The other photo is of Tony Spellman & Paul Talbot

Mick Cooper sent in these photos – I think the picture on the right of the black bird is singing the (Birdie song by the Tweets)

Marie Darlow sent in this picture of her (Plot 4) she said “was at the plot this morning and captured this lovely picture of May at the plot. Was thinking how busy we are at this time of year and forget to appreciate how beautiful May is with all the blossom on the trees “. Thanks Marie for sending the picture in

These pictures were taken by Mark Burton the main picture is of Tony Spellman on his plot 32S, top right picture is of Tony Spellman completing his seed drills. Bottom right picture is of dwarf beans germinating in plant pots.

These pictures were taken by Mark Burton the main picture is of Tony Spellman & William Mullowney who are really good friends & they always make people laugh. Top right picture is of Tony Paine (Trustee – plot 38) with plot member Paul Talbot (plot 32S).Bottom left photo is of Tony Paine working on the Secretary’s shed.

These 3 photos were sent in by Mick Cooper showing Reginald Brook one of our trustees on the site mowing are communal lawn area. Top right photo is Tony Paine & Mark Burton putting up a shed on plot 8W for one of our plot members. Bottom right photo is three volunteers from the South Leeds Live at home scheme (Plot 28) Thanks Mick for sending them in

Some more great photos taken by Mick Cooper on Old Lane Allotments. Thank you Mick for sending them in

Marie & Jim Darlow sent me these pictures to put on our website, plot 4 on Old lane Allotments was featured on amazing gardeners on Instagram & he featured there plot on the subject “Raised beds” So below are the Instagram pictures & quotes.There photo was shown in the set of pictures the one in top left corner. Well done to both of them !

These Pictures were taken by Mick Cooper today 9/4/18 on Old Lane Allotments. The big picture on the left sat down is our Chairman (Mick Hogan) plot 30 & standing is Ronnie Sellars (plot 60) ( They are taking a break after a hard mornings work on there plots)

Top right picture is Paul Talbot Plot (32) working on his plot. Bottom right picture is Ronnie Sellars once again plot (60) and the caption says it all !!. Thanks once again to our Mick Cooper for sending the pictures in.

Some more great photos taken by Mick Cooper. Thanks for sending them in Mick

Here are Marie & Jim Darlows (Plot 4) onion sets that they planted in modules to start them off. I think you would agree ” The results are great” They trialed this system for the first time” & Marie told me they are going to start them off in modules again next year. Thanks to them for sending the picture.

Photo taken by Marie Darlow Plot 4 20th March 2018 Spring ?

As you all know our Mick Cooper takes some really nice camera shots around are site here are three pictures he took on plot 59 which belongs to Sandra Deacon her flower collection is really eye catching and the colors you can see for yourselves

Mick Cooper asked me to put this picture on our website showing cabbage seeds in germination – what an awesome close up photograph. Thanks again Mick

Picture sent in by Mick Cooper Plot 12 E – Mick says ” My allotment plot is looking a bit bare but all is ready for the coming season. As with most people on the allotments swede,leeks,parsnips, and some winter onions are still in the ground. Potatoes will be soon ready to chit, leek & some cabbage can be sown soon. My Dahlia tubers (flowers) are in my shed in some compost waiting for more light then shoots will then appear, Its imperative that dahlia tubers are kept frost free. Keep digging”

Thanks Once again Mick for the picture & information

Thanks to Marie & Jim Darlow for sending in these pictures of onion sets started off in modules to grow a rooting system ready to plant out in late March.

A big thanks to our Chairman Mick Hogan for re – vamping our cess pit for the on site toilet. A man of many talents.

Great photos sent in from Jim & Marie Darlow plot 4 she said “After a Xmas & new year break it was lovely to see signs that spring is just around the corner on Old Lane Allotments” Thanks for sending them in Marie

First signs of growth (Apple bud) great camera shot by our Mick Cooper taken on Old Lane Allotments Thank you Mick

Some great photos sent in by Mick Cooper on the 29th December 2017 when we saw the most snow falling this year.

Some more great photos sent in by our Mick Copper (Plot 12E) all taken on Old Lane Allotments.Thankyou once again Mick.

A breath taking photograph taken by Mick Cooper the blue common butterfly.Thanks for sending them in Mick

Two more great photos taken by our Mick Cooper on Old Lane Allotments.The flower on the left is a Globe Artichoke,the flower on the right is a Rudbeckia just hanging on with the changing elements.

These are some photo’s taken by our Mark Burton titled”Pumpkin’s for Halloween

Below are some great photos sent in by Marie & Jim Darlow from plot 4.The first pictures are taken back in October 2016 through to Spring,Summer this year.What an amazing transformation through there commitment & hard work.They won best newcomer award at our AGM this year & claimed there £25 cash prize. Well done

Autumn leaves at the allotment “Taken by Mark Burton

DSCN0275 Some more great photos from our Mick Cooper captured on Old Lane Allotments titled “Summer colours in Autumn.

Thanks Mick

Great photograph taken by our Mick Cooper on 29.3.16 picture of a red kite bird .This magnificently graceful bird of prey unmistakable with it’s redish brown body,angled wings,and deeply forked tail.The Red Kite was saved from national extinction by one of the worlds longest running protection programme’s.

This Red Kite was flying over Old Lane Allotments.

More great photos taken by our Mick Cooper all taken on Old Lane allotments

Some great photos sent to the website from our Mick Cooper

Some great photos sent in by Roy & Sandra Deacon

Thankyou

The photo galleries on this page have been kindly submitted by allotment holders – they might give you an idea of how pleasant and friendly the allotment is.

A few photos from Ashley Porter at dreamingofbacon.com