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In this eightieth year since VE, a look at some wartime posters
Some selected posts
The full archive of posts can be found on the Articles Page.
(Updates may be added as appropriate)
Manure heaps – important safety message
February newsletter
Annual PPAA subs reminder
Update on criminality affecting PPA site
Security camera trials
Reporting channels for victims of wrongdoing
Ongoing shop clearance sale
Organic gardening – not what some people think
This is what happens
A mystery explained?
Keeping on top of weeds; bay trees
Let’s number all those plots
– Useful links –
Easydigging.com
A website, which explains in detail how common garden tools, such as spades and forks are used effectively and easily for a wide range of established growing techniques. It’s very informative.
Growseed
A seed company based in South Wales that offers a 10% reduction and free delivery to allotment holders at PPA. Simply add “PONTCANNA” as your discount code.
The National Allotment Society
The leading national organisation upholding the interests and rights of the allotment community across the UK. Their response to the – widely-criticised – summer 2025 Daily Telegraph article is available here.
FoodCycle, Riverside
If anyone has any surplus produce, then this charity would be very grateful for it. They would also welcome any volunteer help. They have a branch from 27 03 23 in Ely too. Member Susan Waring says “If anyone has any produce to offer for the free meal that we cook each Wednesday evening, then please message me [by email here] or leave in the greenhouse on plot 60.”
Orchard Cardiff
The charity Orchard Cardiff will harvest surplus fruit. Contact Terry on apples@orchardcardiff.co.uk to arrange to meet them.
Advice on use of wood chip with No Dig Method
An article by No Till Growers.
Does use of wood chip release greenhouse gases?
Why do so many organic farms fail?
An article explaining why they fail, and what might be tried to avert this.
Wildlife protection – cats
Wildlife protection – dangers of flea treatments
There’s a page picture of another good article here. (With acknowledgements to Private Eye)
How do developers acquire and free up allotments for building?
This law firm specialise in the legal routes, through which allotments can be developed.
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Manure should be well rotted as fresh can burn the crowns, can you find a spot on your plot to…
Thanks for this. Can anyone advise if I could put this manure directly onto my raised asparagus beds or does…
Many thanks Kevin.
Yes it truly is, Jon. However, for the reasons given in the update I don’t think that this was intended…
The manure at the Western Avenue end is generally older than that at the shop end, owing to the order…