Allotments
Do you have any interest in having an allotment? I know from experience down south what a very benefi cial pastime allotment gardening can prove to be from health, saving money and community involvement points of view. I am looking to fi nd out local interest in the Bridge of Weir and immediate areas. There used to be local allotments but they have long since gone. The four main allotment sites within Renfrewshire are vastly oversubscribed and have all closed their waiting lists due to high demand, none of these are local to Bridge of Weir anyway. Due to recent initiatives within Renfrewshire some further sites have successfully received funding and are almost up and running. There is no current provision for the Bridge of Weir area. There is legislation in place for allotment creation and regeneration and supports available but we would need to form a small steering group to advance this. If you are interested in growing your own produce and have the time and commitment to maintain an allotment please e-mail me and I can explain further. Anyone who doesn’t actually want the responsibility of having an allotment may have helpful information re. potential sites, please also e-mail:
mygardenanna@gmail.com
Organic Gardening Made Easy
An organic product named EM-1® was trialled in several Glasgow allotments . EM- 1® consists of a benefi cial mixture of
naturally
occurring micro organisms which enhance crop growth organically. The ingredients are totally organic and safe to use, with no need for special equipment. EM works equally well for fl owers or
vegetables and improves the growing medium allowing the plants to absorb more of the natural goodness available through the soil or compost. The allotment holders watered the ground with EM and then planted as normal. Further applications were carried out at monthly intervals.
The crops treated with EM
were spectacular and were signifi cantly larger than untreated plants. Courgettes were very good with some plants producing in excess of 30 fruits, other marrow varieties produced quality fruits. Soft fruits, brassicas, onions and leeks also produced larger, tastier fruits and vegetables than normal. Legumes were fantastic with one allotment holder amazed at the difference between treated and untreated plants. Fruit trees were treated with EM as they budded and produced their largest ever yield. EM-1® can be obtained from EM Sustainable Living, Tel 0141 587 2646 or order online at
www.em-sustainableliving.co.uk
Introducing Molly the foal, born 14th April 2011.
Come to Kilmacolm Show on 14th May to meet her and the family.
Paisley Flower Club
Paisley Afternoon
Flower Club is held on the last Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm in The Auditorium, School Wynd, Paisley. For further information call Catherine on 0141 887 8234.
Lawn Care in Summer
Mow to the normal summer cutting height once or twice a week if possible.
If weeds or moss have survived the spring weed treatment, apply again in July. If only a few persistent weeds have survived, treat those weeds with a ‘spot’ treatment.
If dry weather is prolonged,
water
the lawn well. A good soaking once or twice is far better than frequent light watering.
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