Welcome to the Allotment Book.
A website dedicated to growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs, both at home and on an allotment.
Welcome to the Allotment Book.
A website dedicated to growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs, both at home and on an allotment.
Freshly picked bluemoon radish, sown in September and harvested yesterday. At first it tasted like quite a mild radish, and then 30 seconds later I had a sensation similar to a mouthful of whiskey, a general heating up of mouth, throat, and chest. I think it’s best described as mild to begin with, then turning hot!
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Dogwood stems are one of my favourite sights on an autumn walk. These pictures was taken a few days ago just as the sun went down.
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A garlic shoot emerging through the soil. Planted in October, the cloves have taken a few weeks to germinate, but yesterday it was a cheery moment to see them coming through.
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I saw this maple tree on my walk (at least I think it’s a maple). Whilst many trees have lost their leaves already, this tree stood out.
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I think these are Shaggy Inkcap mushrooms. Quite a sight on an autumnal walk. But I never pick wild mushrooms as I am not confident in identifying the good from the poisonous.
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New video: creamy tomato soup. Watch by following the profile link (click the logo).
In late summer, I tried several iterations of this recipe to find one that I really like and look forward to eating. I enjoy eating homegrown tomatoes fresh with a little olive oil, salt, and balsamic vinegar, and in gazpacho (a cold Spanish soup), but I wanted to find a hot soup recipe to enjoy in the autumn and winter.
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An experiment with overwintering peas that I have sown in big containers. The peas were sown in October, and germinated quickly in the wet but warmish weather. I’m hoping that the fleece covering will be enough to protect them, and that come spring, the plants will start to thrive. Alternatively, the cold weather will do for them!
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A young perpetual spinach seedling growing underneath fleece. I planted these in September, but this picture taken yesterday suggests the harvest is a little while away...perhaps next spring all being well.
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Creamy Tomato Soup
November Allotment Tour
Planting Garlic
This recipe creates a rich and creamy tomato soup, bursting with the goodness of tomatoes.
A tour of my allotment at the start of November 2020, including a review of the tasks done in October.
This video shows how I plant garlic on my allotment, including an overview of garlic varieties, choosing which cloves to sow, planting depth, and use of netting.
This recipe is inspired by the classic French dish of stewed vegetables. It tastes delicious, and is a great way of enjoying nutritious British vegetables.
