March To Do

The March to do article is a little behind schedule. However, the overwhelmingly wet conditions have meant precious few days have been available on the plot, and there have been times where the amount of water laying around the site on the pathways has been greater than most of us can remember. Even the ditch at the base of the site has flowing water (almost a stream) which is highly unusual as it is normally just a dry hollow.

January, February and early March are usually reserved for soil improvement, maintenance and other practical activities for the plot. March (especially at the authors house) witnesses the general taking up of all window sill space and any other spare areas with seed and propagation trays for the growing periods ahead.

Karen's notes on this site (Allotment Year page) provide a whole host of items which would traditionally be undertaken, and it is important to note this is a personal aide memoire in terms of things to do. There is usually a whiteboard at the top of the site by the trading hut with a rather more condensed set of suggestions for the month. Hopefully the weather will improve as the days lengthen, and without wishing to be the signal of doom and gloom, don't forget we had some harsh frosts last year beyond the end of March, so fruit, vegetables or other which may be susceptible to cold may require a little protection.