Second year as an allotment holder, first time growing spinach; excited to eat it! 1wk ⋅ VincentKompanini ⋅ r/Allotment
I found this thermos flask whilst digging in the allotment today, i'm struggling to get the lid off though. Any ideas?10mo ⋅ Kingshaun2k ⋅ r/Allotment
Allotments are dead man's shoes around here so I've converted the front garden1yr ⋅ Mojodamol ⋅ r/Allotment
Having a kitchen fitted and this was the dishwasher packaging 🤩🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴1yr ⋅ Objective_Barber_488 ⋅ r/Allotment
Today I put an arch in over my pallet bench for some climbing floral shade in future. (Two cheap arches and a ton of garden wire, total cost under £25)6mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
This week I have planted out 16 peas, 14 petite pois, 15 French beans, 6 yellow French beans, 17 runner beans, 56 beetroots and some rainbow chard. As always fingers crossed for a single meal's worth of veg! (Kent)3wk ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
Just comparing the state of my plot when I took it on to where it's at now and feeling pleased with myself. Lots of growing space now plus have kept lots of areas for the wildlife too.7mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
On our 5th batch of jam now, our strawberrys have been wild this year!1yr ⋅ Existing_Physics_888 ⋅ r/Allotment
Does anyone in the UK want heirloom tomato seeds I saved last year. I’ll post them free second class to a good home. Five packets of each available, first come basis.1yr ⋅ kithkinkid ⋅ r/Allotment
Starting to feel a bit burned out now. Done a lot, still loads more to do. Just keep telling myself I'm almost at the point where it's just watering and weeding... almost...2wk ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
Got a call on Tuesday after being on the waiting list for a year. There was a half plot available which was no good but a rumour this one was becoming available. He called the people and they said yes so this allotment is officially mine! I'm a newbie but very excited. Got to get digging!2yr ⋅ xowiejade ⋅ r/Allotment
Halloween pumpkin. Do I pick it now and save it or leave in ground till Halloween ?9mo ⋅ 4321zxcvb ⋅ r/Allotment
Keeping areas of my plot dedicated to wildlife continues to throw up surprises - I now have glowworms! (the UK's only bioluminescent beetle!)2yr ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
First haul after 2 years trying to grow things we managed more than sweetcorn.11mo ⋅ Sister_Jimjams ⋅ r/Allotment
Shed broken into for the second time in less than 3 months. Feel like giving up. Any advice?8mo ⋅ plnterior ⋅ r/Allotment
What's one not so obvious thing everyone should have in their garden?3d ⋅ 1ChanceChipmunk1 ⋅ r/Allotment
They get nicked if you dry them at the allotment and I'd nowhere else to dry them at home 😂3yr ⋅ Mikekallywal ⋅ r/Allotment
Tomatos. So many tomatos and I don't even really like tomatos? Also some regular peppers. 3mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
The plot was at least 2 years neglected when I got it, now 25 days later I'm rather proud of how it's shaping up! (Meopham, Kent, UK)3yr ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
Made this deep bed for growing squashes today! Used old pallets and then lined with membrane as it needs to be filled to the brim with manure.7mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
Nine years on the wait list, I start this Friday, any advice for a complete newbie really appreciated1yr ⋅ keepmepostedx ⋅ r/Allotment
Signed for this plot today. Apart from a greenhouse at home, completely new to me!2yr ⋅ JelloImpossible8337 ⋅ r/Allotment
6kg of strawberries so far this year from 11’ x 5’ plot. Best jam I’ve tasted and wine to come.2yr ⋅ Abaddon_Jones ⋅ r/Allotment
What is this table likely used for? It was on my plot when I got it but looks too shallow for anything.3mo ⋅ meatslaps_ ⋅ r/Allotment
Bonfire and a beer on a nice warm evening on the plot. Can’t beat it!1yr ⋅ ChameleonParty ⋅ r/Allotment
Built myself a raised bed from scratch, rather chuffed with it even though it’s not filled yet, any thoughts? 😊1yr ⋅ ComprehensiveKey1834 ⋅ r/Allotment
What one piece of advice would you give someone who is just starting out?3d ⋅ 1ChanceChipmunk1 ⋅ r/Allotment
OK I know it's a hard sell to get excited about but regardless, I managed to finish my compost bin this evening and I'm stoked! Did it all for free, including the well rotted horse manure I filled it with and two dumpy bags worth of straw for the walls.1yr ⋅ VeggieSmooth ⋅ r/Allotment
I know it’s not much and it’s a tad pathetic... but this is the first thing that has started to grow on my plot (less than 2 weeks of owning) that I have planted!!! I am a proud owner of 11 onion shoots!!!!4yr ⋅ WestAllot ⋅ r/Allotment
Newbie question on manure - is this horse muck I bought rotted enough? Or shall I take it off and leave to rot? Thanks!1yr ⋅ VincentKompanini ⋅ r/Allotment
Waited 9 years for this extremely overgrown plot with a whole tree down on it 😆7mo ⋅ Kittencarnage35 ⋅ r/Allotment
What is this radiant apple variety? It looks gorgeous. Any guess?1yr ⋅ Woodworkingbeginner ⋅ r/Allotment
We really thought they were never going to ripen - glass gem corn grown in Surrey, UK and picked today2yr ⋅ juniperarms ⋅ r/Allotment
Here she is! Months of hard work ahead but we wanted a project...we got a project haha!1yr ⋅ Avocado-Expensive ⋅ r/Allotment
The allotment badgers decided that my potatoes are ready to harvest and wanted to give me a heads up 🥲1yr ⋅ boiled_leeks ⋅ r/Allotment
Today I discovered a colony of Common Lizards living on my plot! Guess I'll be leaving a few areas for wildlife then!3yr ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
I finally have an allotment! it must have been empty for a while so there is a lot of work to be done. My biggest problem is what to do with the fence? It’s the end plot and beyond the fence is a park so I’m looking for ideas for more privacy and looks better than an ugly metal fence6mo ⋅ Puzzleheaded_Tax9976 ⋅ r/Allotment
Exactly a year ago tomorrow we got our first look at this plot.3yr ⋅ UnstatesmanlikeChi ⋅ r/Allotment
After an unproductive summer, it is time to tidy up for the cold months...2yr ⋅ creftlodollar ⋅ r/Allotment
Should I just cover the ground rather than trying to rake up every bit of shite?10mo ⋅ ayeenebother ⋅ r/Allotment
Metal mesh hoops about 20cm height, any clue what they were designed for?6mo ⋅ garden_girl30 ⋅ r/Allotment
Some of my garlic was ready to be pulled yesterday... Fiancee thinks I might have 'grown too much'3yr ⋅ Tadpole_with_legs ⋅ r/Allotment
No frost for at least next two weeks so I decided to get a little ahead of myself. (Will cover over if one comes.) Kent.2mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
I just got my first allotment! It's a bit of a fixer-upper but I have high hopes!3yr ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
What a beautiful start to the day. Only me on the allotments so far this morning. Love spending time here.3yr ⋅ thetonymc ⋅ r/Allotment
I grew garlic!! First attempt, just wanted something green in the raised beds over winter. Planted three cloves and got all this! Really exciting. Will certainly do it again.2yr ⋅ ManyBeautiful9124 ⋅ r/Allotment
Ok, you all have until 7am friday morning (11hrs) to give me your best reasons why I should/shouldn't buy this cherry tree for my plot. (Kent)2mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
Productive morning. Row of potatoes in. Beetroot and radish sown. Pea canes and net erected. Happy the man.3yr ⋅ JonniePlant ⋅ r/Allotment
Any tips on how to fill a raised bed without breaking the bank and buying lots of store bought compost please1yr ⋅ Banditofbingofame ⋅ r/Allotment
What flowers do you have on your plots to attract pollinators? Looking for easy to grow, self-seeding or long lasting and preferably short in stature. Already have plenty of lavender.8mo ⋅ DocJeckel ⋅ r/Allotment
What is this squash and should when should I harvest? I’ve about a dozen of them from random saved winter squash seeds.9mo ⋅ 4321zxcvb ⋅ r/Allotment