Guides & other stuff

Here's a list of useful things I've built up over the years. Hope you find them helpful. If you're looking for something that isn't listed leave me a comment or use the 'Contact me' tab and I'll see if I can do something about it.

The following documents can be downloaded...

Allotment crop nutrition guide

Companion planting guide

Vegetable planting calendar

Here are some detailed posts on specific plant topics, including interesting uses, origins, health benefits, varieties, how to grow, common problems and some delicious recipes...

Asparagus	Beetroot	Figs
Garlic	Leeks	Lettuce
Onions	Potatoes	Pumpkins
Rhubarb	Squashes	Tomatoes

Some other useful guides...

Beehive compost bin plan	Comfrey fertiliser
Composting	Fruit cage plan
Keeping chickens... 10 top tips	Nettle fertiliser
Polytunnel plan	Rat proof chicken feeder
Saving your own seeds

Other allotment related content...

Allotment rent increases	Allotment security
History of allotments	How to get an allotment
Our allotment site scaled plan	Our Allotment Association newsletter

And finally, some of my favourite recipes...

Apple wine easy recipe	Blackberry jam easy recipe
Dandelion wine easy recipe	Italian rosemary peasant bread
Rhubarb jam easy recipe	Sloe gin or vodka easy recipe