April Allotment Tasks April marks a turning point in the gardening calendar, with longer daylight hours and rising temperatures sparking new growth. Here’s a quick guide to essential allotment jobs this month Soil Preparation As temperatures rise, the soil often warms enough for light digging. Avoid working it when it’s wet, as this damages structure. […]
Welcome back MIND
Some great news today and that MIND are back working on their plot here at Southern and will be growing with us once again! MIND are an amazing Charity providing incredible support to people struggling with their mental health and Southern Allotments are so very happy to see you back with us once again 😊
We’ve sprung a leak
Hello plot holders, we’ve sprung another leak on site so the site water supply has been switched off while we arrange a repair. The committee are looking at a temporary isolation of the affected tap today and hopefully we can try get the supply back on as soon as possible. Update: leak now fixed but […]
Trees at rear of site now cut back
We’ve been busy! And after very careful consideration of any nesting birds, the overhanging trees and hedging at the back of the site has now been cut back by Elmhouse. This will mean that the access road to and from the cemetery entrance gate will be safer to use and the slip hazard now resolved, […]
Great British Spring Clean at Platt Fields Park
This week our great team from Southern Allotments attended the launch of The Great Britsh Spring Clean at Platt Fields Park. An army of 200 participants took part in a group litter pick across the park. Our team had a stall at the event giving away seeds, plants and summer bulbs to local community groups, […]