Happy New Year

Today - the 2nd of January we spent an hour or two tidying up the asparagus bed at the allotment. Amazingly there were a couple of spears that are edible! The bed was given a good weed, all the old plants were cleared and then everything was given a good top dressing with the two year old leaf compost. Although it was cold, the sun was out and it was really satisfying to get the bed into shape. There is plenty to do on the allotment but the ground is very wet underfoot, this is when the bed system comes into it's own. The rotted leaf mould is beautifully friable now- Trev was able to clear a space ready for some more manure when it is available, as they say it's all in the muck! We also came back with rocket, beetroot and some leeks. There is also some purple sprouting broccoli almost ready for cutting and some rainbow chard that I need to give some thought to cooking. Exciting times on the allotment!!