Page 15 - ALG Issue 3 2022

Allotments on a shoestring...
The concrete reinforcing mesh comes in 3m x 2m sheets. It can be used to grow your climbing beans up. Cut with bolt cutters can be made into 1m x 3m to support peas as previously shown. Saw another use recently to support asparagus with fancy bobbles on the end. May be of interest to flower growers. You can also bend for a flower or bean arch.
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benefits of mulching
to your plot!
My husband Geoff invented Strulch at Leeds University.
We have been selling it since 2005 and it has grown in popularity because it is a quality organic product with a neutral pH that works on all soil types. It can be used anywhere in the garden including vegetables plots. Strulch works by blocking light which is needed for germination and the texture of Strulch together with added minerals deters slugs and snails.
Add to bare soil to stop weed germination and around plants when they reach agoodsize.Wesellin12,25or48x13.5kgbags,andyoucanbuyour9kgbags from our stockists.
Find out about Strulch on our website – www.strulch.co.uk or give me a call (01943 863610).
Happy cultivating. Jackie Whiteley.
Looking for creative
plotholders to share
their allotment art!
Perhaps you...
• Have an artistic flair when it comes to decorating
your shed
• Reuse everyday items to decorate your plot
• Create art using the resources your allotment provides
• Use your plot or garden for inspiration
• Or, maybe your plot doubles as your art studio
YOU are a creative plotholder, and we want to hear from you!
Please tell us a bit about your allotment or garden creativity – and send over a few images for your fellow plotholders to see. You don’t have to write much! 200 – 500 words plus 3-4 large jpg images is perfect.
Email to jodie@crestpublications.com
This is a new regular column, and we are looking for contributions from our resourceful members.
Send your “How to...” articles to marketing@NSALG.org.uk
DUAL ACTION
with slug & snail deterrent As used by the RHS
Reduces weed growth by up to 95% Retains moisture around plants Enriches the soil and improves structure Light, easy to use & lasts up to two years Deters slugs & snails
www.strulch.co.uk Tel: 01943 863610
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