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Planting peas and pulling nettles: the joy of dawn on the plot

It’s time to plan calmly, and soak up the moment. By Allan Jenkins

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Grey magic of the sorcerer’s apprentice

Children can teach unexpected lessons about plants and colour, says Allan Jenkins

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Back to life on the allotment

The soil is fed, the nasturtiums endure, the gardeners are doing the heavy lifting. By Allan Jenkins

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The joy of planting bulbs

The pots will bring you colour all through the spring, says Allan Jenkins

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May means the plot is getting growing

The month of May brings light, warmth and a rush of growth – but still be aware of cooler nighttime soils if you are planting out tender plants, says Allan Jenkins

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The green is vibrant in the quiet before full colour arrives

Witness the rampant spread of grasses, herbs, even weeds, coloured like Robin Hood in comics

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At last, the allotment will soon be open…

The focus will be on flowers, says Allan Jenkins

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A long, loving life remembered

My dear mother-in-law passed away recently and we gathered together in her name with flowers – and fruit jam, by Allan Jenkins

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Spring has finally sprung…

If you’re not locked out of your garden, it’s finally time to get sowing, says Allan Jenkins

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Bringing the outside inside

Forced to isolate, there is much comfort to be taken from flowers on the table, says Allan Jenkins

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The spring equinox marks a turning point

Welcome back to the prime days of rising sun, longer days – and time for tea outside, says Allan Jenkins

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Spring is in the air – and my flowers are blooming

Blossom is starting to fill our parks and gardens with welcome colour, says Allan Jenkins

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March brings light and warmth, and at last a return to the plot

The days are lengthening and finally we can get back to work

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The allotment has been shut for far too long…

Here’s what I’ve missed the most. By Allan Jenkins

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Moles, cats and runaway roses

The moles have been at their destructive best, a feral ginger tom comes visiting and the roses need to be tamed, says Allan Jenkins

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Locked out of the plot…

All we can do is wait and hope. By Allan Jenkins

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Late frosts and early planting on the plot

February can be a cruel month, don’t rush to sow outdoors just yet, says Allan Jenkins

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The sweet solace of a roof terrace

Our outdoor space at home is an inspiration while the allotment is closed. By Allan Jenkins

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Winter chores include keeping the birds well fed

A woodpecker is one of the regular visitors at this time of year, and it’s as hungry as all the other birds in the garden, finds Allan Jenkins

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Birthday thoughts and inspiration from the past

This month can be long and dark, but there are always moments of optimism

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