Several members have reported overflowing tanks recently, so this is a reminder to keep your eye on the water level and turn taps off fully. EWAA Committee
Looking ahead
Firstly, please please remember to turn off the tap whenever you have finished filling any of the water troughs. Some of you have commented recently on the number of overgrown or untended plots on the site — it has been
Allotment shopping & allium sets
APOLOGIES for the mis-information! There is still one more weekend to go in July so the EWAA Shop will be open for an hour this coming Sunday between 11 and 12. ALLIUMS: now is the time for us to order
Sunshine at last!
Now that the weather is urging us to be out on our plots, please take time to familiarise yourself with the rules and etiquette around fires. Try to compost as much organic material as possible, and consider those around you.
Water Tanks
At last – the weather has improved and we need to water our plants! Please take care to turn the taps off firmly, and never leave the tap running unless you are nearby. The water on site is metered, so
Tent Moth Infestation – apple trees
If you notice this problem on one of your trees, now is the time to act as the caterpillars hatch.You can:* Spray 1 – Neem Oil mixed with pure soap in water. Neem oil is an environmentally friendly spray that
No Dumping
The area in front of the EWAA Shop is only used for collecting rubbish when we have a skip on site, which is generally once or twice a year. Please don’t dump rubbish here at any other time. If you
PLANT & SEED SWAP – next Sunday May 12th
DateSunday 12th May Time10.30-13.00 PlaceSocial Area on the Middle Lane Bring your surplus seeds and seedlings to swap with other plot-holders, and have a chat about your growing plans for this season.
Good news! May swapping event
Have you had some disappointments on your plot — frosted plants, slug damage, poor germination? Don’t be disheartened, there will be a chance to fill those unplanned gaps. Later on in May the EWAA will hold a plant and seed
Vehicle access restored
At last the heavy rain has stopped and the lanes on the EWAA site have become firm enough to bear the weight of occasional vehicle traffic. This means that members can deliver to their plots again. However, please note the