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Committee News
At its last meeting the Committee agreed an action plan based on members comments at the SGM.
There will be work done on fences, hedges and trees as a priority. We are getting quotes for clearing the ditch on the Bow Brickhill Road end of the field. Hopefully, we will have a noticeboard in place soon and details of work to be undertaken will be posted there.
At the SGM we proposed plot identifiers. One member has the great idea of marking plot numbers on structures eg. water tanks. This will be done over the winter months. Re-measuring and straightening of some plots will also be done. Individual plot holders will be contacted as this work is carried out.
The final Committee meeting of this year is scheduled to take place on 18th December.
Thank you to all Members of the Society for your support throughout this year, and for your kind comments about the work of the Committee.
Membership News
Rosina Borrelli has moved from the area and so has given up her plot. Welcome to new tenant, Liz Farrant and new member Ian Parfitt. The waiting list currently stands at 17.
Field Matters
1. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE FIELD.
We are not so much worried about you getting stuck but we are more concerned about possible damage to the water pipe, ruts forming and the compaction of the ground due to being constantly driven over – especially by 4 x 4s.
2. Manure
We are grateful to local farmer Ian Watson for delivering the manure and to Ralph Pursell for arranging the deliveries. It is inevitable that the weight of the tractor and trailer has churned up parts
of the track and the edges of some plots - especially because of the recent spate of wet weather.
The manure deliveries are now finished for this year. It would be very helpful if plot holders, who have received manure, could help out by smoothing ruts close to their plots and, if relevant, on neighbouring plots.
3. Water Tanks
At its last meeting the Committee agreed an action plan based on members comments at the SGM.
There will be work done on fences, hedges and trees as a priority. We are getting quotes for clearing the ditch on the Bow Brickhill Road end of the field. Hopefully, we will have a noticeboard in place soon and details of work to be undertaken will be posted there.
At the SGM we proposed plot identifiers. One member has the great idea of marking plot numbers on structures eg. water tanks. This will be done over the winter months. Re-measuring and straightening of some plots will also be done. Individual plot holders will be contacted as this work is carried out.
The final Committee meeting of this year is scheduled to take place on 18th December.
Thank you to all Members of the Society for your support throughout this year, and for your kind comments about the work of the Committee.
Membership News
Rosina Borrelli has moved from the area and so has given up her plot. Welcome to new tenant, Liz Farrant and new member Ian Parfitt. The waiting list currently stands at 17.
Field Matters
1. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE FIELD.
We are not so much worried about you getting stuck but we are more concerned about possible damage to the water pipe, ruts forming and the compaction of the ground due to being constantly driven over – especially by 4 x 4s.
2. Manure
We are grateful to local farmer Ian Watson for delivering the manure and to Ralph Pursell for arranging the deliveries. It is inevitable that the weight of the tractor and trailer has churned up parts
of the track and the edges of some plots - especially because of the recent spate of wet weather.
The manure deliveries are now finished for this year. It would be very helpful if plot holders, who have received manure, could help out by smoothing ruts close to their plots and, if relevant, on neighbouring plots.
3. Water Tanks
The water supply to the field will be turned off on 24th November. Over the winter our beloved Chairman will be getting his hands dirty (and wet) servicing each of the water tanks. In order not to upset him would you please not wash vegetables and tools in the water tanks!
4. Skip
We are planning to have a skip on the field at the end of February. More details in the new year.
5. Potato & Onion Orders
Weather permitting, potatoes and onions will be with us in January. We are asking members to collect them this year as there will be over 400kg of potatoes alone. Details of collection will be in the January newsletter.
A View from the Field our regular advice from Peter Leadbeater.
As there is little advice to give for December and January, this month Peter has written a piece about fertilisers.
In order to grow and remain healthy plants require a variety of nutrients to be available in the soil. The three most important being Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K).
Each has a different function: nitrogen produces healthy foliage; phosphorous promotes good root growth and potassium (often referred to as potash) is important for flowering and fruiting.
In addition to the big three there are other chemical elements needed for good growth known as trace elements eg. boron, magnesium, copper, iron and calcium.
The make up of general purpose and special fertilisers is generally shown as the NPK value plus trace elements which may be listed eg. Growmore NPK 7-7-7 is a general purpose fertiliser. The figures indicate the percentage of each element present and are always shown in the order NPK.
Fertilisers are available in powder, liquid and granular form and slow release.
Types of Fertilisers
4. Skip
We are planning to have a skip on the field at the end of February. More details in the new year.
5. Potato & Onion Orders
Weather permitting, potatoes and onions will be with us in January. We are asking members to collect them this year as there will be over 400kg of potatoes alone. Details of collection will be in the January newsletter.
A View from the Field our regular advice from Peter Leadbeater.
As there is little advice to give for December and January, this month Peter has written a piece about fertilisers.
In order to grow and remain healthy plants require a variety of nutrients to be available in the soil. The three most important being Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K).
Each has a different function: nitrogen produces healthy foliage; phosphorous promotes good root growth and potassium (often referred to as potash) is important for flowering and fruiting.
In addition to the big three there are other chemical elements needed for good growth known as trace elements eg. boron, magnesium, copper, iron and calcium.
The make up of general purpose and special fertilisers is generally shown as the NPK value plus trace elements which may be listed eg. Growmore NPK 7-7-7 is a general purpose fertiliser. The figures indicate the percentage of each element present and are always shown in the order NPK.
Fertilisers are available in powder, liquid and granular form and slow release.
Types of Fertilisers
{ Bonemeal is high in P and good for root development. Super Phosphate (typically NPK 0 -17-0) promotes root development.
{ Dried Blood high in N produces healthy leaves and so is useful on leafy crops such as cabbage.
{ Sulphate of Ammonia, high in N (20 – 30%) is perfect for green crops such as brassicas but should be used sparingly.
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