Whitstable View Allotment Association
What's on.
Plot 21 and beyond.
From working parties to barbecues, there's always something coming up on site. Join us to meet other gardeners, share your top tips and enjoy a good cuppa on Plot 21
What to look out for in 2025
With Spring around the corner there is plenty to look forward to in 2025.
February will kick start the gardening year with a seed swap on Plot 21. A great opportunity to share seeds with your fellow growers and to pick up some seeds to try this year. There will be a monthly seed swap from February to May and a plant/seedling swap in June too. And of course the tea shed will be open for a cuppa and a catch up.
What's coming up......
Seed Swaps
Plot 21.
15th and 16th February 2025
15th and 16th March 2025
19th and 20th April 2025
17th and 18th May 2025
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
24th to 26th January
For more info visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
Down on the plot.
After a cold start to the year it can feel that there is nothing to do on the allotment at this time of year. However, January and February are the perfect time of year to to prune your apple and pear trees (leave cherries and plums until warmer, drier weather in later Spring). Regular pruning keeps your trees in shape, ensures they don't get too big or encroach on paths or your neighbours' plots and ensures a good crop of fruit.
Winter is also an excellent time to clean and sharpen your tools, check nets and fleece and tidy up your allotment. Bonfires are also allowed over winter to clear any garden waste.
And why not enjoy a cup of tea and a sit down to plan your plot for 2025? What was a success last year? What did you enjoy eating most and what do you fancy new for 2025?
Winter
