Tobias writes: I wanted to share an idea with all of you: I have been thinking about whether there is a case to research and discuss the following topic: Preparing our allotment site for climate change In 10 years’ time
The Organic Working Group (OWG)
Introducing a new initiative for Twenty Pound Meadow West Oxford Allotments: The Organic Working Group (OWG) At the last AGM a proposal to ban the use of Glyphosate at our allotment sites was passed. Use of Glyphosate is now against
Carry on Composting & Wild Garlic and Nettle Fritters
Check out Ally’s latest post on composting and a recipe for Wild Garlic and Nettle Fritters: What could be better on a much needed rainy afternoon than foraging for Ramsons (wild garlic) and nettles to make tasty spring-green fritters! Having
Dealing with flooded allotments
It is that time of year again – with a number of weather systems moving in from the Atlantic, both allotment sites have begun to flood – the ground is now saturated and likely to remain so for much of
Extending the communal orchard on Twenty Pound Meadow
There are 10 new year-old apple trees on Twenty Pound Meadow, doubling the size of the communal orchard and promising a juicy harvest in a few years time. When choosing which trees to plant, we went for a range: some
Elder at the Autumn Equinox
Read some of Ally’s latest blog on Elder at the Autumn Equinox: The Autumn Equinox falls between 20th and 23rd September in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a time for taking stock, garnering our harvest, thanks-giving and pausing. All of
2020 Allotment Plot Rent Renewal
With only a few days of August left it is time to remind you that all rents are due in September. As in previous years we will be collecting these on the first three Sundays – the 6th, 13th and
Web articles about allotments in Oxford
Two web articles that may be of interest to members. Tony Morris has produced a wonderful one on his Morris Oxford website – having talked to Wendy from ODFAA. It has some amusing anecdotes and opens with one referring to
Damage to plants from weedkiller present in some horse manure and compost brands
Aminopyralid is a weedkiller mostly used on grass and hay fields. The herbicide binds strongly to plant material. The poison can enter horse manure if the horses eat hay that has been sprayed with the weedkiller. Manure from animals fed
Blandford Fly Warning
Oxford NHS Foundation report that their Minor Injury Units have seen a significant increase in patients with bites from the Blandford fly – a bloodsucking black fly, 2 to 3mm in size, which gives a particularly nasty and painful bite.
Oxford Hub: Allotment Volunteer Support
Oxford Hub are offering free volunteer support for people who are not able to maintain their allotments during lockdown due to vulnerability to Covid-19. If you are aware of anybody who may benefit from this support, please ask them to
OCC ban on bonfires
Hi Folks. In case you didn’t receive an email with this news, we have received the following from the Council via ODFAA The Council is concerned about bonfires during the lockdown period when many people with pre-existing respiratory problems are
Virtual Seed and Plant Exchange now LIVE
UPDATE! Sorry – there was a technical glitch that prevented you from replying to a post (either an offer or a request). This is now fixed. Remember that if you are exchanging contact details, these will be visible to all
Community & Gratitude for Wild Greens
Read some of Ally’s latest blog dealing with Community & Gratitude for Wild Greens: What extraordinary, challenging and creative times we live in! Over the last few weeks life as we knew it has been turned upside down as the
Thanks Everybody!
As a Committee we thought we would like to thank all of our members for their cooperation under these difficult circumstances. Reports suggest that Twenty Pound Meadow is quietly busy with folks all keeping carefully apart. Children are staying close