About Whitehill Allotment Society
We are Whitehill Allotment Society, based in Cambridge, UK. The society is run by an elected Committee, and manages two separate sites at Elfleda Road and Peverel Road.
Keen to get an allotment? Email us or visit the shop on Sat and Sun from 10 to 11 am.
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A shout out for the Big Lunch on Sunday. Perfect to grab a drink or a bite to eat after your hard work on the allotment!
Fighting over honey! The allotment was covered in silence early this morning, but the little workers were very busy. Have you sprinkled wildflower seeds around your allotment? It’s not only a joy to see these flowers flourish, but needed to have lots of bees to cross-pollinate our crops. Poppies are excellent, but other wildflowers and lavender too.
Check out our neighbours!
Looking to reduce the use of plastic? One of our members uses chicken wire. Cheaper and just as affective!
More dandelion updates.... Yesterday, one of our members shared this recipe with us. We couldn't quite believe it so we looked it up. Fancy making dandelion honey? Here is the recipe. https://www.thespruceeats.com/dandelion-h oney-recipe-1806823
Did you know?
An exciting new project is happening in our area soon! One of our members attended the AGM of Cambridge Sustainable Food last week and is very excited to share the news about the Community Farm. Interested to find out more? Join the team on 30 March.
Don't treat them as weeds! They are delicious and nutritious.
Are you busy planning what to grow this year? Not sure what to cook up with your veg? We thought this is a very nice use of beans. https://www.theguardian.com/…/yotam-ott olengi-bean-recipes-…
PLEASE NOTE that contrary to the recent email, the Shop will be open between 10-11am on 26th and 27th January! This is so that potato orders may be collected.
Don't forget - as described in the recent news email, the shop is open this weekend for the final time until February!
Come along today before 11am or tomorrow 10-11am to pick up any last minute supplies, seed orders and a copy of the new WHITEHILL ALLOTMENTS COOKBOOK for just £5! Here's a sneak peek...
Autumn is upon us soon, but that doesn’t mean that the allotment is empty. Have you tried Endives, pack Choi, Daikon, winter lettuce and of course cabbages. A good way to protect your soil is green manure.
The jewel in the crown is the bountiful harvest. What have you grown this year which was a bit different? Let us know we love to hear from you.
A rainy day is calling for a homegrown brunch. Have you tried green Shashuka? It’s delicious and quick! Use any greens you have e.g. beetroot, spinach, nasturtium leaves, chard, rocket and mustard leaves. Use a mix of them. Spice it up with a delicate curry powder ( DM for recipe), chillies, salt and pepper. Add 1 big tomato and fry until soft. Add 2 eggs pp. when cooked sprinkle with edible flowers e.g. nasturtiums and spring onions. Enjoy! ( if you have any; top it up with cherry tomatoes)
In case you’ve missed it! More reason to go green in your allotment!
https://returntonow.net/…/were-not-glut en-intolerant-were-…/
Have you tried salt baked beetroot? Once tried there is no way back. A layer of salt in an oven tray, put the beetroot on top of it. Bake on 185 C for approx 1.5 hours peel and cut into slices. Delicious with whipped Feta. Full recipe in Berber & Q Absolutely amazing and so simple!
Don't forget our next BBQ event on Sunday 19th August! Click on the event link for more details. Come along to meet with other plot holders.