The fresh supply of seeds has arrived, and the potatoes will be delivered next week. Come and browse on Sunday 26th February, between 10 and noon, when the shop re-opens.
There is more information on the Shop page, and click on potato varieties to see details.
If you have any queries about shop stock please email shop @ ewaa.org.uk
The allotment Work Party that had been planned for this weekend, Sunday 5th February, will not take place after all. As soon as a new date is confirmed, we will let you know, and will update the Events list.
EWAA Committee
Fresh seed stocks arrive this month, so the EWAA Shop will be open on Sunday 26th February, from 10am to mid-day. We will be selling a good range of seed potatoes, and vegetable, herb, green manure, and flower seeds, all at very reasonable prices. More details will appear on the Shop page once stocks arrive.
You can also borrow gardening books from the Shop, and visit to discuss idea and challenges with your fellow plot-holders.
Thank you for supporting the EWAA!
Two sheds, on plot 130 and 134b, were burnt to the ground in the early hours of Thursday night. In addition, many sheds were broken into, but nothing has been reported as missing. The fire service attended the blaze, cutting the gate padlock to access the site. This has now been replaced.
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”).