Tuesday, July 25, 2006

What are the Most Successful things that have grown on your Plot?

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The most successful things I've grown in my short time as a plot-holder are tomatoes, leeks, rocket (in greenhouse), pak choi (in greenhouse) and strawberries.

Someone suggested to me that the chalky SW facing plots we have would be ideal for growing grapes - anyone tried this? Tenantry Down wine.....

Monday, July 24, 2006

Hosepipe Ban

THE HOSEPIPE BAN – information from Southern Water

The full hosepipe ban does not apply to allotments but, for the sake of good relations with the general public and of the environment as a whole, TDA Association asks that you do not leave hosepipes running unattended. Spraying systems are very wasteful, as only a fraction of the water reaches the plants’ roots.

To make the best use of water

· install water butts for collection of rain water if you have a shed.

· use mulch and compost to retain moisture in the soil.

Good watering practice includes

· using a hosepipe to fill up tanks or barrels around your allotment and then watering by hand from these.

Giving plants a good soak, e.g. half a can per plant in the early evening once a week, will produce far healthier plants than a quick splash of water several times a week. A quick splash just encourages shallow root growth and makes plants more vulnerable to hot sun and prolonged drought. If you have never checked your watering before, after the water has soaked in, scratch the soil back to see how far it has penetrated the dry earth; this will convince you that an occasional good soak is better than frequent splashes!

Please use the following link for more information -

http://www.southernwater.co.uk/beatTheDrought/default.asp

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Supply Shed

Tenantry Down Allotment Association runs a Supply Shed, which is half way along Tenantry Down Road, on the upper side.

The Shed currently opens on the first Saturday of every month, from Spring to the end of Autumn, from 10am to 12 noon; why not come along to see what is on offer and have a cup of tea?

If you would like to help open the Shed more frequently, please contact the storekeeper, Bill Burton, on 07939721502.

To ensure that we operate within the law, we can only sell to Association members; subs are excellent value at just £1.00!

Should you be interested in items that are not on this list or unable to come during normal opening hours, please contact Bill and he will see if he can make special arrangements for you.

Supplies Available

Prices as of Spring 2007

CANES: 8 feet are 20p each; 4 feet are 12p each

FISH BLOOD & BONE 25 litres £8.70

GROWMORE GRANULES 25 litres £5.50

GROWORGANIC FERTILISER 40 litres 35.00

6X PELLETS 8kg £5.00

CHICHESTER GRIT 25 kg £3.00

JOHN INNES NUMBER 2 £3.00

50 LABELS 75p

GREEN TWINE 75p

VERMICULITE 1kg 25p

POTTING SAND 1 kg 25p

GARDEN LIME – FREE! (old stock)

SUPERPHOSPHATE – FREE! (old stock)

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Applying for an Allotment

If you are interested in getting an allotment in Brighton or Hove then email:

allotments@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Please note that this site is not council owned or sponsored and we can do nothing to aid your application!