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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE 09 WATER MATTERS
Read our handy guide to water regulations, fittings and contamination risks on allotments.
16 WINTER WARMERS
Delicious, spiced recipes to keep you warm over winter, from our chef contributor Erin Baker.
18 THE KINGS PLOT
Badger damage and autumn crops on the Kings plot - from horticultural director, Andrew Tokely.
22 SCHOOL BEANZ
A new concept in children’s allotment club is helping to educate the next generation of gardeners.
24 NO DIG WINNERS
Read about inspiring no dig competition winners and those commended by judge Charles Dowding.
27 POTATO MASTERCLASS
Learn about the different types of spuds, chitting, caring for and harvesting your own potatoes.
28 SEASONAL JOBS
What to do when? Take a look at our handy guide for allotment jobs to undertake in February, March and April.
33 READERS ARTICLES
Read about Mary growing dahlias for her daughter’s wedding, a prize polytunnel for Peaksfield and much more.
40 REGIONAL UPDATES Find out what is happening in your area.
10 SPIKY FRIENDS
14 PLANNING YOUR PLOT
21 ART ON THE PLOTS
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37 BOURN WILD