On Saturday 12th June the Tattenhall Allotments Association held a plant swap and social event. All plot holders had been working hard and the whole site looked great. After a cold and wet spring, planting out was set back a couple of weeks but everything caught up quickly with the warmer weather. The plant swapContinue reading “Plant swap and social event”
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Work party, May 2021
The work party was well attended with lots of volunteers digging over plots for allotment holders that were unable to do so themselves. Fencing was erected around the pond to ensure a safer environment for our younger plotters. The community plot was cleared and many of the raspberry canes and other fruit bushes found newContinue reading “Work party, May 2021”
Wakey wakey allotment!
It’s time to start thinking about the season ahead….
Pond Clearance
Our pond on site was in much need of attention. The willows had bullied their way into the pond and completely taken away all the light. As a result the pond has become stagnant. We decided to take action. A small work party formed and before we knew it we had all sorts of handyContinue reading “Pond Clearance”
Grow and Show and 10th year anniversary weekend
A collaboration between the Tattenhall garden Society and TAA saw the village horticultural show being held at our allotments site for the very first time. It was a highly successful day which attracted a lot of villagers. The marquee was full of fine exhibits and we even had a scarecrow competition. Well done to CharlieContinue reading “Grow and Show and 10th year anniversary weekend”
Bat boxes
Ian MacDonald has built us two bat boxes which Martin Chalk has installed in the orchard. Bats play an important role in many different environments such as wetlands, woodlands and farmland. Bats are pollinators and seed spreaders as well as helping to control pests by eating nocturnal insects. Watch out bloodsucking mosquitoes! Their droppings areContinue reading “Bat boxes”
Tattenhall Allotments have welcomed a pair of hedgehogs, a boy and a girl
Tattenhall Allotments have welcomed a pair of hedgehogs, a boy and a girl. They came from the Wirral Hedgehog Hospital who take in injured hedgehogs and restore them to good health before rehoming.
Work party to mend rabbit fencing
We have had an invasion of badgers! They burrowed their way under the rabbit fencing and have destroyed a lot of sweetcorn. We took action by arranging a work party one Saturday morning in order to restore the fencing. Everyone made sure they adhered to the social distancing rules.
It’s not all about growing fruit and veg
One plot holder decided to create their very own quarry using Lego characters.
Compost arrival
We managed to locate some very well-rotted box muck and one Saturday morning a tractor and trailer delivered 30 tons to site. Everyone has been busy filling up wheelbarrows and topping up their plots ready for the season ahead.