Grow your own veg – you'll dig the savin Food price inflation is causing civil unrest worldwide and in the UK the cost of putting food on the table has soared. This year basic staples will cost £780 more than they did last year according to grocery comparison site mysupermarket.co.uk, with the cost of bread, butter, eggs and potatoes increasing by as much as 60 per cent in 12 months. Spurred on by rocketing supermarket bills, we are now turning in droves to cheaper alternatives and many are beating food inflation by growing their own. Not since the 1970s, when The Good Life was first shown, has sustainable living enjoyed such a growth period. And the numbers add up – ... Latest | Admin | Thursday, 5 November 2009 Read More |
Updated Allotment Site Layout The allotment site planning and layout process is now completed, thanks to all those members who helped out especially on the days that it rained. The proposed layout endeavours to maximise the space available, and the plan shows the proposed full, half and quarter ... Latest | Admin | Thursday, 5 November 2009 Read More |
Mersea Allotment pH Soil Test Results The acidity or alkalinity of our soil (it’s pH) is important as this will effect it’s overall fertility. It can be measured using a simple testing kit that you can buy in any garden centre. Most of the fruit and vegetables that we want to grow prefer a neutral soil, although brassicas prefer slightly alkaline conditions whilst potatoes and strawberries like a soil that is slightly acid. The soil tests on the Mersea Island allotment site have determined that the pH level of our soil is 7 (Neutral). Thanks to Lizzie Dumas for conducting the ... Latest | Lizzie Dumas | Tuesday, 3 November 2009 Read More |
MIALGA Secure Allotment Land for MerseaDear Members, At last we are an Allotment Association with Allotments! Or at least land for allotments. Mike Edwards, Chairman, signed the contract on Thursday 8th October 2009 on behalf of the Association. The contract between the Landlord and West Mersea Town Council was also signed on the same day. The land, as you most probably know, belongs to John and Mary Crisp, and is the field on the left on East Road before turning the corner at the entrance to Waldegraves. Thank you to all those who attended our AGM on Tuesday 6th October 2009, and especially to those who have signed up to help with the setting up. Anyone else who is willing to help, please let me know. If you have ... Latest | Di Saville | Tuesday, 20 October 2009 Read More |
Draft Allotment Plot Layout Planning is underway in readiness for the new allotment site, and a draft layout has been produced in order to determine how best to utilise the available land. The committee visited the site on Saturday 10th October and marked out the proposed design to ensure that site access, paths and car parking etc meet requirements. More work on the final layout is still required, and a working party will again be on site Saturday 17th October to cut the bramble and nettle overgrowth back from the potential car parking area. The attached draft layout will give a better idea of the ... Latest | Admin | Sunday, 11 October 2009 Read More |
Allotments On The Way At LastThe West Mersea Town Council has reached a heads of agreement with a local landowner who is keen to see the provision of allotments on Mersea Island. The proposed site is located on East Road between the Fox Inn and Chapmans Lane on the North side of the road. The land is level and enjoys an open sunny position with good drainage, and although the site has been left as a hay meadow for the past 15 years it should be ideal for allotments. Planning permission for an entrance is being applied for by West Mersea Town Council with the Highway Authorities at present, this should be g... Latest | Mike Edwards | Thursday, 16 July 2009 Read More |
The Search For An Allotment Site ContinuThe Mersea Island Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Association Committee are actively continuing the struggle to find an area of land for use as allotments. Although a number of potential sites have been identified, the work continues in order contractually secure a site. More information will be posted if any significant developments ... Latest | | Friday, 17 October 2008 Read More |
Allotments - The Organic AlternativeAllotments are now a world away from the flat cap and whippet image that they have suffered from in the past. Renting one is not only an inexpensive way of getting your hands on valuable gardening space but it's also a great opportunity to meet fellow gardeners and a relaxing, sociable way to garden. Contact the Mersea Island Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Association at info@mialga.org, or write to the address detailed on the home page if you would like more ... Latest | | Tuesday, 7 October 2008 Read More |
Allotment Cookbook - A Good Read Allotment gardening is becoming increasingly popular and there are many obvious benefits to growing your own fruit and vegetables. There is nothing quite like picking your own apples or unearthing a batch of new potatoes. The freshness and flavours of home-grown produce are second to none. Keeping an allotment is also a great way to help keep fit and healthy! So this is a cookbook with a difference. A comprehensive A-Z glossary covers all the most popular fruit and vegetables grown on an allotment. Each entry features tips on storage, freezing, preserving and preparation techniques, along with quick and original ideas on how to make the most of the produce while it is in season without getting fed up with ... Latest | | Monday, 12 April 2004 Read More |
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