Well we won’t forget 2020 in a hurry – first there was Storm Dennis and the wettest February on record; this was followed by a hot dry spell and the driest May on record. But the weather is always unpredictable and challenges us gardeners.
There were also a couple of other news items during the year – Covid and Brexit – but we’ve all heard enough about both topics.
So back to the serious topic of growing veg, and I think we have all had a successful year; with more time to spend on the plot, the allotment is looking tidy and very productive. We’ve welcomed seven new plotholders and their families and the waiting list is at an all-time high of 25. New gardeners bring new ideas, and it is good to see a new polytunnel, a couple of sheds, and of course different and varied crops. This was reflected in the Kings Seeds order which was treble the ‘regular’ order so it will be interesting to see what does well next year, and maybe we can all pick up a few tips and try something new – I will certainly be walking the plot and chatting to fellow allotmenteers about their successes (and failures).
So 2021 – I am not going to suggest ‘top tasks’ for January, but will say let’s keep the momentum going, keep growing, stay fit and healthy and enjoy the allotment.
Happy New Year everyone.
Dynevor Gardening Association 