Making your bed

Today, we spent some time at the allotment digging out the beds, which had become overgrown and full of weeds since the last owners left. We managed to root out 3 of the beds fully, and churn in some compost and nutrients while we were at it. 3 down, 3 to go!







We managed to construct a bamboo trellis (aka 'the wigwam') for the peas, beans, and other climbers. At the moment it's got 4 broad bean plants and 3 runner beans, and will have 3 or 4 pea plants clambering up it in the next few days. It's pretty ghetto, but does the job and gives the patch a more worn-in, homely feel. The only way is indeed up!

We've also started planting some of our plants, including the courgettes (to the left of the wigwam), and a number of tomato plants. Great work so far, but still a way to go!

Welcome to New Yorkshire

New Yorkshire is a gardening directive established by some of Yorkshire's finest ex-pats, including Abi, Adam and Ben, who migrated south to London for its warm climate and active night life. Together, they plan to get back to nature and grow everything from Alfalfa to Zucchinis.

What began in a window sill has slowly found its way into an allotment patch in a secretive location of the south London suburbs. This blog will document their progress, and they hope that it will serve as some inspiration for YOU to get yer grown on.

To get started, here's a few pics of the allotment in its infancy (and after a bit of clearing up).