The largest Farnham Pumpking for 2008 was grown by Mr Paul Croucher on Plot 24b on Six Bells Site. Well done Paul, hopefully he’ll tell us his secret and what the variety was 
It measured 117 cms round the circumference. Pictures to follow we hope.
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The minutes of September’s meeting can now be downloaded here.
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It has been mentioned on several occasions now about the deer ravaging the veg on the shepherd and flock roundabout… (more…)
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Planting Plan – Finding varieties that work (and those that do not)
This is more of a personal post than something that may necessarily interest casual passers-by, although I am sure it will be of some interest to any other local allotment holder who is maybe looking for a recommendation as to what variety of vegetable may grow well in their soil and situation.
I have approached the previous two growing years with a random abandon, sowing seeds and planting more established plants as I see fit. Some things grow and some things are less successful. I understand that the growing year (weather) plays a huge part in the overall success of a particular crop but I really want to learn and understand which varieties grow well in my particular soil and plot position. By retaining records over the next 2/3 years I am hoping to distill down a list of varieties that really work for me and if they work for me, they might just work for you too. (more…)
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