Allotment Heaven

All about my allotment in St Ives, Cambs... & other bits of life that manage to crowd in

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

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Welcome to May Allotment Heaven. Hope you find the guides and information helpful. Hopefully the odd post to make you smile as well. Lots to do, so exciting this time of year. Aiming to keep things simple veg-wise this year. What are your plans? Thanks for reading my blog. John

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