Free Beginners Hedgelaying Training Course Saturday 14th January 9.30 – 3.30pm Boundary Brook Nature Reserve
Two places have become available, due to last minute illness, on the OUWG Beginners Hedgelaying Training Course this Saturday 14th January 9.30 – 3.30pm at Boundary Brook Nature Reserve. This is a popular course run by experienced trainer Clive Leeke. If you would like to reserve a place, please email info@ouwg.org.uk asap.
When the weather turned mild after the prolonged freeze a major leak developed in the toilet block at the allotments, so the water has been turned off and the door is now locked. The problem won’t be repaired until the New Year, so there is no access to the toilets until further notice.
EWAA Committee
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.
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
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
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″)
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″).
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″).
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”).
As an exception, the allotment shop will be open 10-12 on both Saturday & Sunday this weekend, October 29th & 30th.
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EWAA Committee
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.
As the rains have come at last bonfires are now permitted. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the rules and etiquette.
EWAA Allotment Committee
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