Practical allotment growing for people who don't have all day to garden.

I Grew 100kg of Food on My Allotment. Here's What I Learned.

I’ve grown over 100kg of food on my allotment in 2026. From bumper tomatoes and prolific Tromboncino to disappointing potatoes and onions, here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m changing for next year.

My Allotment Is a Mess. Here's What I'm Not Doing About It This Winter

My allotment is a mess, I'm short on time, and I'm not trying to do everything this winter. Here's what I'm prioritising now to make next year's growing season easier.

The 100kg Tomato Experiment: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Changing for 2027

From Bloody Butcher's bumper crop to a 680g Lulu's Best Ever, here's what my 2026 tomato experiment taught me, which varieties I'll grow again, and what's changing for 2027.

What to Sow in October on an Allotment — What's Still Worth Planting?

Wondering what you can still sow or plant in October? Here's what’s actually worth growing on an allotment when time, space and energy are limited.

You Don't Have to Keep Up With Your Allotment — Here's What I Actually Ignore

One of the strange things about having an allotment is that you never actually finish. You can spend three hours down there, come home feeling like you've achieved loads, and still be able to look back over your shoulder and see something that needs doing. There's

October Allotment Jobs: What Actually Needs Doing When You Don't Have All Weekend

October doesn't mean you need to spend every weekend getting your allotment ready for winter. Here's what actually needs doing when you don't have all weekend — and what can wait.

How to Keep Your Allotment Going When You're Busy

Busy life making it difficult to keep up with your allotment? Here are some practical ways to keep your plot productive without spending every spare hour gardening.

After the Summer Harvest — What To Do With Your Allotment Harvest

Got more tomatoes, courgettes, beans and berries than you know what to do with? Here's how to make the most of your allotment harvest — from freezing and preserving to storing, sharing and simply knowing when to stop.

The September Sowing Gamble — What I'm Actually Planting and What's Probably Too Late

September is a slightly strange month on the allotment. Summer crops are still producing, but I'm also looking at the gaps they're leaving behind and deciding what can squeeze in for the rest of this year — and what might give me an early harvest next year.

You’ve Just Taken On an Overgrown Allotment. Where Do You Start?

You’ve got the keys to the gate, a brand-new sense of optimism, and a plot of land that looks like a forgotten corner of the Amazon rainforest. When you stand at the edge of an overgrown allotment, the issue usually isn't a lack of gardening knowledge.

The Late-August Harvest Flood: Apple Crumble, Jam, and Realistic Scale Math

Harvesting is officially in full flow. The tomatoes are coming thick and fast, the French beans are producing daily, and my blackberry bush has been yielding punnet after punnet.

The 15-Minute Allotment Routine: What I Actually Prioritise on a Lunchtime Visit

Got 15 minutes on a lunch break? Trying to do it all is a recipe for plot burnout. Discover my strict midday routine: visual scan, harvest first to store in the shade, and targeted root watering. Plus, see how quick visits helped push our 100kg Plot Tracker to 32.8kg!