We have some new additions to our stock of tools which can be borrowed by any plotter.
These were very kindly donated by Anne, an Aberdeen resident who is soon to move into a new home where she will no longer need them. Anne contacted us via the website.
The tools are now available in the GFAA tool store by the micro plots. Ask any plotter if you need to know access details. The pots and trays have been left by the bothy for uplift by anyone who can use them.
Wow! Someone’s been working hard!
We have just received the interim report from OPAL and the University of Aberdeen on our flatworm problem. It does not make for great reading as it suggests that over 70% of our plots are infested with these pests.
Suggestions as to how to deal with flatworms, taken from this very helpful report, has been incorporated into a new page under the Advice and Support tab above. You will also find a copy of the interim report.
Stuart
Application forms for the 2017 competition are now available and entries have to be returned got to be returned to Aberdeen City Council by 14 July. We have always been big supporters of the City’s, Britain in Bloom efforts and I hope we will see the usual big entry from plotters this year. A good level of entries helps show how keen we plotters are on our allotments and the Council’s work to support green spaces and gardening.
Plotters can pick up an entry from from the Bothy or from Council offices and libraries. Alternatively, you can submit your entry online via the Aberdeen in Bloom Page.
I hope we will see a bumper crop of entries this year!
We enjoyed two visits from the Kaimhill Kids this week. Mrs Rennie’s Class 4/5 were with us on Wednesday for a work session including veggie sowing and planting out, creating flower baskets for the Octagon and building nesting boxes and bug boxes. Thanks to Stuart, Gill, Jacqui and Graeme.
Photo Credit: Jacqui Coutts
Photo Credit: Jacqui Coutts
Then on Thursday we had the first running of our new biodiversity treasure hunt with Mr Whimster and Mrs Mellis and their Primary 3 class. I think we can say a good time was had by all – despite the glum faces during the initial briefing!
Photo Credit: Stuart Oram
With every season our site offers up more and more surprises: these beauties caught my eye as I left this afternoon.
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