by Ken C |
Last Updated: 30/09/2021 Could this be the most unusual allotment planting ever?
My friend Andrew has been tidying his allotment to make space for the planned arrival of his fruit trees, and in the process he’s uncovered a rather unusual specimen. I think the Latin name is Butlerus Sinkus.
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It maybe a dull and damp Bank Holiday, but Andrew's busy on the allotment. The brassicas are looking sad but everything else is looking good!
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The slugs and caterpillars continue to thrive after what has been a very wet Summer, leaving my red cabbage feature looking very sorry for itself.
From the Allotment – From tiny acorns mighty oak trees do grow!
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