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September 2007 Archives
September 17, 2007
Jack Roper
Jack, who had plot 15 for many years, has died aged # As a tribute, we asked his stepsons Richard & Simon Warren to write a few words. “Jack trained as a market gardener but moved to the Civil Service…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
Well done
Congratulations again to John and Nichole (17 & 17a) who, at this year’s council awards, were joint winners for best allotment plot in Twickenham…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
Good crops, bad crops
In August, a random selection of plotholders were asked what had done well for them this year and what had not been so good. ‘Chard has been good, but I’ve had no success, this year or previously, with swedes. They…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
Recipe: Summer salad with manchego cheese and spicy sausage
Angela King (15a) produced a muchpraised salad for the open day: Summer salad with manchego cheese and spicy sausage. 250g broad beans (podded weight, fresh or frozen) 200g peas (podded weight, fresh or frozen) 130g spicy sausage 100g watercress 100g…
17 September 2007 | Category » Advice | Comments [0]
Enemy No. 1
According to The Guardian weather reports, this summer has been the wettest for over 35 years, and the gastropod molluscs of the order Stylommatophora have loved it. It is estimated that the slug population has almost doubled. But there is…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
Do you need an angel?
Some people believe they are assisted by an angel – their guardian angel. Cavendish House allotments has been offered its own angel – a gardening angel. Laureen Bulmer wants to offer a helping hand – without any payment (but perhaps…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
Open day
The social event on 1 July was extremely enjoyable with a barbeque, delicious donated salads and cakes, and stalls for gardening equipment, bric-a-brac and plants. Although the day’s main purpose was to provide a social occasion, we also raised £158…
17 September 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
Late summer social event - 7 October
Following the success of the event on 1 July we are having another one on Sunday 7 October, 12 noon to 4pm. This will be a barbecue and you are invited to bring food to cook and/or wine, salads, cakes,…
17 September 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
Calling all carpenters
Our noticeboard is falling to bits! A request was made to the council but all funds are going to updating the water supplies to all sites. However, the council tells us that they will supply £50 towards the costs of…
17 September 2007 | Category » News | Comments [0]
AGM
This year’s AGM will be held at the Winchester Hall (adjoining the Turks Head pub in Winchester Road) on Sunday 18 November, 3 to 4.30pm. During this last year, many plot-holders have commented on the good atmosphere on the site….
17 September 2007 | Category » Advice | Comments [0]
Links
- Squires Garden Centre
excellent garden centre in between Twickenham and Teddington. - Richmond Council
Check out the Council's Allotment Information - NSALG
National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners - Soil Association
UK's leading environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health - Organic Gardening Catalogue
- Thompson & Morgan
