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Join date: May 7, 2025
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Enjoying the challenge of our recently acquired plot, and solving the problems as we go. New to allotments, but not to gardening.
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Aug 17, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Protect Our Pollinators: A Guide to Spotting and Reporting the Invasive Asian Hornet.
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the yellow-legged hornet, is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our native honeybees and other pollinators. With recent sightings in the UK, it's crucial that we all know how to identify and report them. The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is encouraging everyone to be vigilant.
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Aug 16, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Save Money on Tools: Are Off-Brand Garden Tools Worth the Risk for Your Allotment?
For the dedicated allotment gardener, having the right tools can make all the difference. But when you’ve already invested in a powerhouse battery system from a major brand like Makita, DeWalt, or Milwaukee, you’re faced with a dilemma: do you pay a premium for the brand’s specific, often-expensive gardening tools, or do you take a gamble on a more affordable, third-party alternative?
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Jul 19, 2025 ∙ 9 min
Extending Your Growing Season in Sheffield: Polytunnels and Greenhouses for Allotment Gardens
The British climate, with its unpredictable springs and early autumns, can often limit the growing season. This is where the magic of polytunnels and greenhouses comes into play, offering a sheltered haven that can significantly extend your harvesting window, allowing you to enjoy fresh produce for more of the year.
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