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
New guidance for bonfires on Twenty Pound Meadow
There are new guidelines for when bonfires are permitted on Twenty Pound Meadow. You can read them here. From 1 September 2020, we are changing how bonfires are managed. It’s a pilot – if the new rules are effective and
Bulbs for sale from the allotment shop
The shop has bulbs in stock, and are selling by advance order only due to COVID restrictions. If you are interested please see the list of the varieties available here. If anyone wants any please email Cathy (details below) and
Allotments in the news …
An uplifting article in today’s Guardian on how allotments have proved to be an important source of assistance during lockdown and beyond. Some inspiring quotes – making us realise how lucky we are to have plots and to be allowed
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
Improving Shed Security
UPDATE! Helen White on TPM has done a great job and has managed to get our local PCSO to organise a security event to help members: Sunday 23rd August 11am – 13pm Get advice from our local PSCO on shed
Looking after Lilies
I have been doing a bit of research on lily health and storing the bulbs (corms) over winter, as I am keen to ensure my Lilium Regale will be good next year. Lily Health I have been feeding mine weekly
Potato orders for next year
We will order potatoes from BHGS, as we did last year, by mid-November. We will expect delivery early in the New Year. We need your contact details, both to let you know when they arrive, and in case there is
UK set for possible drought
Despite heavy rainfall for some this month and widespread winter flooding, the UK may be on course for a drought this summer. Find out more in the latest Hydrological Summary and Hydrological Outlook from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Using Garlic ‘scapes’
Anyone who watched Gardeners World last week will have seen Monty Don dealing with his garlic, and removing the ‘scapes’ (the developing flower buds). He mentioned that garlic often starts to flower following periods of dry weather and when I
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
WhatsApp Group for Twenty Pound Meadow
One of our Committee members, Cathy, has created a WhatsApp group for members on our Twenty Pound Meadow site: There is a WhatsApp group for speedy exchange of information, this is the best way to communicate issues to everybody particularly
Shop Update!
Dear Members Following the latest COVID-19 guidelines and lack of stock, we are closing the Association Shop until further notice. We will put a notice up on the shop door and TPM gates and add it to the Osney &