Kitchen Garden

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

CHRIS AND KATHRYN SLADE FROM PLYMOUTH

Chris has had his allotment since 2017 and really enjoys cooking the produce that he grows.

How long have you been growing veg?

I used to grow veg at home before I had the allotment. Things like potatoes in bags and carrots in a makeshift raised bed, plus the usual tomatoes, chillies and peppers.

Why did you start growing your own produce?

As I said, I’ve been growing veg at home for many years, but with the allotment you can grow many

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