LAURIE'S ALLOTMENT

New Year, New Stew. By Laurie Lavender

Well Happy New Year to all our readers and best wishes for a happy and peaceful 2021! Over Christmas we have taken a bit of a break from the allotment although at the beginning of December, which seems such a long time ago, we planted some more broad beans and a selection of brassicas provided by the Cornish Cabbage company, who are very reliable and reasonable to boot – other suppliers are available. We have been feasting on our cabbages, kale and potatoes, which have done us proud this year.

We also have a bumper crop of Jerusalem artichokes on the way – you have been warned – which are good for putting in stews and soups over the winter months.

As you may remember we went to France for ‘les vacances’ so as there’s not much happening visually at the allotment here are some pictures to brighten up a dull January day.

We also said goodbye to our little cottage in Normandie so here’s a couple of photos from the garden there, including my favourite red and gold dahlia.