Today the water supply to the tanks around the allotment site was turned off for the Winter.
In early Spring next year it will be turned back on.
Water Off
REMINDER: you need permission to put up a new structure
Any allotment-holders who are hoping to erect a new structure on their plot must first write to the Membership Secretary, using the address membership@ewaa.org.uk, to request permission, and to book a time to discuss the project.
EWAA Committee
Seeds for autumn sowing have arrived!
They will be on sale at the EWAA Shop between 10 and 12 this Saturday and Sunday (29th & 30th October)
Click here to see what’s in stock
Aquadulce broad bean
Broad bean Aquadulce is the best broad bean for autumn sowing, overwintering plants on the plot outside, for an early harvest the following spring.
Slender pods of 23cm (9″) long, are full of succulent white seeded flavoursome beans.
Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 45cm (18″)
Sutton Dwarf broad bean
The Sutton is a dwarf, bush variety of broad beans, but yields as well as most taller varieties. White seeded beans, up to 5 beans per pod with good flavour.
One of the few varieties that can also be sown in the Autumn under cloches. Try a sowing in late October or November for a really early Spring crop.
The pods grow around 15cm long.
Height: 40cm (16″). Spread: 25cm (10″).
Meteor pea
With a neat, dwarfing habit and excellent winter hardiness, this pea is ideal for growing in the garden and exposed areas, as an October – November sown crop. It’s a superb first early, round seeded variety that produces an abundance of small, but well-filled pods.
Can also be sown in the spring.
Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 25cm (10″).
Douce Provence Pea
A compact variety of pea that is a very early & reliable cropper with an excellent sweet taste. It is easy to grow and makes a wonderful addition to any allotment or vegetable garden. It does not require staking which makes it an ideal variety for inexperienced growers, and the peas also freeze well.
Can also be sown in early spring under cloches.
Height and spread 45cm (18”).
SHOP this Saturday too!
As an exception, the allotment shop will be open 10-12 on both Saturday & Sunday this weekend, October 29th & 30th.
RENT
- Look for the email sent recently by our Treasurer regarding the rent due for 2022-3, and follow his instructions to complete an online payment.
- If you need to discuss any concerns regarding your rent payment SATURDAY is your opportunity.
- Any transaction made on the Zettle machine in the Shop will have an additional fee applied.
EWAA Committee
On Sale This Sunday: alliums and compost!
Fresh stocks will be on sale at the EWAA Shop on Sunday 23rd October, 10:00-12:00.
Card payments only, we cannot handle cash.
Please bring your own bags.
- Muck ‘n’ Mulch 50L bags – mix of organic horse manure and mushroom compost
- Alliums – fantastic autumn planting varieties
UPDATE ON BONFIRES
As the rains have come at last bonfires are now permitted. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the rules and etiquette.
- No bonfires before 6pm or dusk if earlier
- No bonfires on Sundays or public holidays
- Only DRY material to be burnt along with dried diseased plant material
- Do NOT bring rubbish onto the site for burning
- Don’t ever leave a fire unattended
- Never light a fire on a windy day
- Extinguish a fire immediately with water if another plot-holder reports having trouble breathing, or if a neighbour from the surrounding houses complains
EWAA Allotment Committee
EWAA SHOP NEWS!
The Committee is delighted to announce that the EWAA Shop will be opening again soon on Sunday mornings 10:00-12:00.
Soon you will be able to buy over-wintering broad beans and peas, onions and garlic sets for autumn planting, woven ground cover (Mypex), fleece, top-quality compost, and much more, at extremely competitive prices.
We are waiting for various supplies to arrive, so watch this space for confirmation of the opening date!
EWAA Management Committee
AGM and work party, 25th September
Invitation to all EWAA members 2022
AGM
Agenda:
Vote for new Committee; proposal for rent increase and update about lease
Autumn Work Party
10‑12 and 2-4
Volunteers needed to…
… cut back brambles and vegetation, clear communal paths and car parks, pick litter. Please meet at the shop and bring gloves and any useful tools e.g. gloves secateurs, loppers, rakes and wheelbarrows.
Ready, Steady …Go!
Plot Inspection
Please follow cultivation guidelines so your plot is ready for the inspection
Saturday 29th October
Rent Day
Payment of rent for people unable to make online payment: 10 at the shop
Slow worm survey year 2
The slow worms are back! A team of ecologists are going to carry out a survey of the number of slow worms on our site. If you see mats like these, please don’t move them – they are part of the survey. We have tried to locate the mats where they were last year so hopefully there are no surprises, however they are not marked “slow worms” as they were last time. Thanks for your help with this.
NOTE – Slow worms look like baby snakes, but are actually legless lizards and cannot hurt you! They do eat slugs among other things, so are the gardeners friend.
No fires please!
Everything is very dry and crispy at the moment, and this evening’s sprinkling of rain, though welcome, won’t do much to change that. Any fire started now has far too high a risk of spreading across the site, over or under ground. Therefore please do not light any fires or barbecues on site until further notice.
Thank you,
EWAA Committee