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I started keeping chickens as pets on the allotment for the benefits of eggs and the manure which is rich in ammonia. I hope to compost it and use it to grow blueberries. I have been growing gooseberries and have had little success because of disease and pests which eat the leaves plus the plants are thorny and hard to weed out the couch grass.

We are about to plant 4 gooseberry bushes on our plot and are keen to hear about other plot holders experiences with them, particularly with regards to pests and diseases on our site. Please let us know how you get the best out of your gooseberries!

I intend not to let the plot go to waste this winter and will be planting out a good selection of winter crops;

Red Russian kale
Green borecole
Cavolo nero kale
Winter green cabbage
Spring green cabbage
Green frills mustard
Calabrese
Winter purslane
Corn salad
Chinese leaf
Spring onions
Winter lettuce
Broad beans

Any ideas for other winter, or over wintering crops?  Suggestions most welcome.

Ian