Result!

We are delighted to announce that Rainbow Allotment has been awarded Level 3 (out of a possible 5) by Yorkshire in Bloom in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category.  This means we are at the “developing” stage and we will be working towards the “thriving” stage for next year’s entry.

Residents of the Rainbow Houses, carers and volunteers are to be commended.  We are always seeking additional members to join our team.

 

 Cabbages, broccoli and cauliflowers planted up

 Brussels Sprouts almost ready for the table

Sunny September

The tomato plants in the poly tunnel have kept us busy with their need for constant watering.  However, they have rewarded us with delicious, juicy tomatoes. 

We have dug over most of the beds ready for Autumn planting.  Broad beans Aguadulce is the first crop to be planted.  The instructions on the packet said “plant in a zigzag pattern” so we will be interested to see how this has worked out!

 

 Brussels

 Mint

 Herbs

Are you up for a challenge? 

We have one corner of the allotment which is in desperate need of love and attention.  Please let us know if you would be interested in giving it a makeover.

Judgement Day

Today the allotment was judged by Yorkshire in Bloom.
The weather was good and we had a good turnout of service users and volunteers.  
Thanks everyone for your support.

 On left Richard from the Parks Department plus two Yorkshire in Bloom judges, Melvyn and Andy

 Collecting the rest of the peas

 Planting up some lavender

 A good crop of garlic

 Shallots

The sun shines on Rainbow Allotment

 Picking peas

 Plenty of peas and one potato (so far)

 Our first garlic

In mint condition

 The mint is flourishing

Volunteer Elaine says that the smell of mint reminds her of her Aunt Bessie's house in the Mexboroughs.  Do you have a plant which evokes memories?

 Give peas a chance

The peas are almost ready to harvest.  Can anyone recommend a recipe or do you prefer them plain, even just from the pod?

 Strawberries and Wimbledon; perfect combination.

Magic

Soil, seeds, sunshine and water and hey presto!

A selection of photos from this week.

 Sprouts

 Peas almost ready for harvest

 Mange touts

 Tomatoes coming along

 Strawberries

 Shallots

 Pot of herbs

 

 

 

 

 Charlotte potatoes in flower and doing rather better than the Maris Piper

 

 

 

 

Rain or Shine

The bees love our Giant chives

We visit the allotment regularly whatever the weather.  It's amazing what a session of a couple of hours can accomplish, whether it's planting, weeding, watering or just enjoying the peace and quiet.

 Enjoying a break in the sunshine

 In the rain, we still need to water in the greenhouse

 Enjoying a break in the sunshine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Enjoying a break in the sunshine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Enjoying a break in the sunshine