Tom, Phil, Betty & myself and some children have been working hard at the joint allotment between Go Create (Wythenshawe Community Initiative) and St. Marks United Reformed Church Food & Allotment Project.We have harvested some of the first rhubarb crop and shared it out incuding with Tree of Life Centre community cafe who will use it for yummy puddings!
We've also planted yellow & green courgettes, lettuce, potatoes and spring onions which seem to be settling in and growing nicely. We hope the slugs don't enjoy them too much! Tom also made up a hanging basket for cherry tomatoes which he loves!
Also at the allotments were Parklands High School who helped pick and share the rhubarb too and have taken some home to cook with their families!
There are lots of weeds but in amongst them are 4 strawberry plants surviving and even some gooseberries and blackcurrents...we'll see what comes from them later in the year.
When we cut back the weeds we were aching but it was great to meet with allotment-holders from around Woodhouse Park who are growing different things - Portugese cabbage! We're from different countries around the world and sharing knowledge about what grows well here. It is a great way to meet people, enjoy the sunshine and work together to make a difference here...highly recommended as a conversation starter!
