A BIG thank you to pupils and staff From Barnburgh Primary School for visiting our alloments
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In what year were the allotments started? |
1939 the farmer’s field was given to the community at the start of WW2 so they could grow their own food as during the war food was rationed |
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What was the area before it became an allotment site? |
It was a farmer’s field for many years before it became an allotment site |
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Rhubarb is a famously grown in Yorkshire – is it a fruit or vegetable? How many Rhubarb plants did you see throughout your visit? |
It's considered a vegetable here in the UK as the edible stalks of the rhubarb plant grow from a sturdy rhizone (underground stem), and the best stalks are long, thin, vibrant pink and tender. The rhizone, buried underground, can survive hard frosts, which means rhubarb generally thrives in the UK. In West Yorkshire – around Wakefield it has been grown for over 100 years. There is a lot of Rhubarb plant grown on allotments – if you said up to 30 that’s correct |
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What types of food or flowers are grown at the allotment? |
Potatoes, Carrots, Logan Berries, RHUBARB, Spinach, Herbs, Blackberries, Red Currents, Leeks… and many more including Lemon Trees , and Cape Gooseberries from South Africa. I am sure you have a lot listed – well done. |
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How many chickens does Alan keep on his allotment? What are they fed? |
Alan keeps nine chickens Humm can you remember? |
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What type material is used on the No Dig allotment? |
Cardboard and manure. |
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Did you see any rain water collection points? |
How may did you see? We think in total there is around 50 water collection points |
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Why do we rotate crops? |
We rotate crops mainly to stop disease in the soil. Looking after our soil is very important  |
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What approximately is the length and width of the allotments site? |
 Length 185 Metres Width - 50 Metres |
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How many people own an allotment at Harlington? |
We have 28 – plots which are split into different sizes and in total there are 43 – which means over 200 people are supplied with food from out allotments. Amazing. |
We hope you enjoyed your visit.Â
Harlington Allotments - A Yorkshire Growing Community
"A very warm welcome to Harlington Allotments, the place to grow your own fruit and vegetables with friendly people".
ALL LISTED MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Due to the Covid Health Crisis we are holding a smaller number of Committee Meetings - these will take place following the guidelines issued by Doncaster Council.
However, we are keen to still follow a meeting schedule so that we can best serve our members.
Below are the proposed dates for our next set of meetings.
IF the Covid health crisis allows it - the Next
THE AGM WILL TAKE PLACE ON;
Monday May 17th 2021 at the Allotments
Committee Meetings for 2021 will be as follows:
Wednesday 6th January
Wednesday 3rd March
Wednesday 2nd June
Wednesday 8th September
Wednesday 1st December
If any member would like the committee to review anything please contact [email protected] - or speak to any committee member.
Harlington Allotments - A Yorkshire Growing Community
Steps to Starting Your Growing Journey
Step One
If you have not had an allotment before - take a little time to plan your plot. Get inspiration from other plot holders.Â
Step Two
Prepare the soil and area you want to plantÂ
Step Three
Start small and grow into your allotment, there is plenty of help and advice available.
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