Picking the first stems of rhubarb from our Hitchin allotment is always a thrill. There is little to bring home from the plot and enjoy at this time of year, April is more about preparation and seed sowing for the season ahead. I think because of this the first rhubarb picked and eaten has a … Continue reading
Over the Easter weekend we planted our chitted seed potatoes in the allotment. It’s quite a laborious job, but there is nothing to beat the taste of freshly dug new potatoes in the Summer months. We’re trying a new variety of first earlies called Lady Christl, they’re a yellow, waxy potato which should be good … Continue reading
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