Yesterday morning I went to the allotment. Just me and my puppy. It was icy cold, but I managed to harvest some sprouts, some parsnips and some carrots, all of which were used for dinner. It was too cold for much digging, but there is plenty to do. I was happy to think about where we were last year, flooded, smushy mud, only a couple of beds worth doing anything with. Hopeless!! And we have achieved so much in this last year!!
So my thoughts are starting to turn to this year. I think I am going to get some asparagus crowns, and a couple more rhubarb. But I don't think I am going to bother with potatoes. I have tried a few times, and I always end up spending more money on seed potatoes than I seem to get back in potatoes.
I am getting very exciting. Now if we could only get a couple of days without ice or rain and I could get on with some digging. But I have time yet!!
The new shoots on the overwintering garlic and onions made me leave the allotment with a giant smile on my face though!!! Definitely a fan of allotment-therapy!!!
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