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update on plot
1st spuds and carots today

that is tes co's

molasses or Black treacle can be got in tins at T***o very good in cakes

and this Fresh turmeric rhizomes resemble small, rather emaciated ginger roots with brilliant orange flesh that softly glow through their tan-coloured skins. To grow your own turmeric, choose the largest, least shrivelled roots you can find. Leave these in a warm, dry place out of direct sun until s...

got this off tinternet Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, and while it is best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry, it also gives ballpark mustard its bright yellow color. Turmeric comes from the root of the C...

looks good to me kathy

i dont know how far this from you but may help you Galashiels Allotments. Situated in the Scottish Borders our sites both afford stunning views of the surrounding areas. We have around 32 plots in total over two sites. Rent is £20.00 for a full plot and £10.00 a year for half. All plots are 10 rods ...

that has to be a joke no one would pay that for a full size allotment mine is from the town council but i think the other ones are mutch the same price at £26 per year full size

it's £13 a year witch i dont think is to bad
cos you would not get a years worth of veg for that well not round hear anyway

thanks for that Tony
i think i am going to give them a good clear out and see what i can make of it

i think i will give it a good seaing to at the end of august as i am on holliday so somthing to look faward to

what i have planned is this year some spuds leeks carrots brussels and some cabage
and its only half a plot thats all they will let you have to start with but thats better than nothing

no mine just goes to the shed but i have a greenhouse at home

Hi
i have just got an allotment and it has some gooseberrie bushes on it and not very meny berries on them i was just wundering how hard can you prune the bushes and when also will it make them any better or is just best to dig them out and start afresh

Thanks Tony
i think it will be worth it in the end it was hard work but its easy now just a bit of watering and weeding