Dandelions have a mixed reputation. While children love them, most gardeners think of them as weeds - but many folk don't realise that this is only a very recent attitude. In fact, the humble dandelion used to be considered to be a bit of a superstar, so maybe it’s time for us all to give…
read moreThe Howe Allotment Association has recently taken on board the challenge of minimising the use of plastic on the allotments and encouraging the use of more sustainable alternatives. In this blog we cover some of the reasons behind this decision, and give ideas for how we can all minimise the plastic we inadvertently add to…
read moreDog ownership in the UK is at an all-time high and dog walking is an increasingly popular pastime. Many of our trustees are dog owners and we very much welcome other responsible dog owners to visit The Howe. It’s a wonderful place to get some fresh air together and enjoy the views over the village.…
read moreLooking for advice on how to plan your veg plot? In this series of blogs we'll be writing about how you can organise your sowing and growing schedule. In Part 1 we will be looking at the different plant types, and describe the influence of the UK's climate on your planting plan. In Part 2…
read moreFirstly, we'd like to thank our neighbours on Windmill Lane for their patience over the last 2 years - and for bearing with us through the difficulties we have been experiencing with delays to our DEFRA rural payment capital grant applications. However we do now have the good news, which hopefully most readers will have…
read moreLook after the edges and the middle will look after itself’ – zero tolerance for Couch grass? One of the challenges of an allotment is controlling perennial weeds. That is weeds that have a life cycle that is longer than a year and so won’t just die off over the winter. A weed that is…
read moreNew Committee members: Following the recent AGM we are very pleased to welcome Ivan Trotman and Jeremy Axden to the Committee – for a list of Committee members please see below. The Committee aims to address and resolve issues and concerns of allotment holders so please get in touch with a committee member if you…
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