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A Berry Brave Move: My Allotment's Raspberry Revamp in January 2022!

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 If you've ever had an allotment or even just a small garden, you know that sometimes a little strategic planning (and a lot of elbow grease!) can make all the difference. In January 2022, we embarked on a rather ambitious project on our allotment : moving all our established raspberry plants. Yes, in the depths of winter! Why the Big Move? You might be wondering, "Why move perfectly happy raspberry plants in January?" Well, like many allotment plots, mine is a dynamic space. My raspberries, while prolific, were a bit haphazardly placed and starting to sprawl into other areas where I wanted to grow different crops. On top of that, weeds and grass had become incredibly unmanageble amongst the raspberry canes , making harvesting a prickly nightmare and general maintenance a constant battle. January, though chilly, is actually an ideal time for such a task. The plants are dormant, meaning they're not actively growing, which significantly reduces the shock of being uproo...
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An introduction

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   Growing an allotment has been a deeply rewarding journey for me, one that has spanned generations and created countless cherished memories. It all began many years ago with my father, who patiently taught me the fundamental methods and invaluable secrets of gardening. I still vividly remember him letting me have my very own vegetable bed in our back garden, where I proudly grew my first carrots . Those early days, spent side-by-side in the soil, laid the foundation for a lifelong passion that has now seen me cultivate my fourth allotment .      Later, my son Samuel joined me, and our shared time on the allotment became a truly formative experience. We spent several years nurturing our patch of land together, facing the unpredictable rhythms of nature head-on. From the sheer delight of harvesting a bumper crop of potatoes to the frustrating setbacks of pest invasions or unexpected frosts, every season brought new challenges and triumphs .We learned to adapt, t...
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