It’s a magical but busy time of year in our Danish garden With trees and hedges trimmed, the next thing to tackle is the meadow The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022
Harvest season is over on the allotment, but there is still much to do Thinning, trimming, hoeing and raking, trying to clear some space… by Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022
Pumpkins sprawl amid the ghosts of summer’s beans and peas This time of year is a season of contrasts, writes Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022
Autumn in Denmark, and the woodsman’s on his way It’s an expert task, assessing which trees need trimming, which taken, which left alone. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022
Hungry badgers wreak havoc in our Danish summerhouse meadow Birds and bees fill the air, but there is turmoil underground. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022
The allotment has friends near and far Seed swapping puts Allan Jenkins in touch with like-minded people in Ukraine, Spain, Canada, the plot next door… The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022
As autumn slowly comes, there’s less to plant, but much to pick Harvest tender crops, sow carrots and turnips, and start to save seed The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022
A late blast of summer on the allotment The plot thickens with delicious rewards of peas and beans to follow in the kitchen, finds Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Glorious abundance in the summer allotment At this time of year, all our careful attention is repaid says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022
Reaping the rewards of a summer garden The flowers and fruit are growing fast, while we are slowing down to enjoy them The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022
August, month of harvest, arrives at the allotment It’s a time of plenty on the plot. But spare a thought for the wildlife, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022
New soil, new problems and new successes It’s all go on the plot at the end of July. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
My accidental extravagance at the garden centre… The extra plants in my order fill gaps in our roof terrace with brightness and joy, writes Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
Listening to birds under a Danish sun It’s time to kick back and relax at the beach house, and let the garden run wild. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022 With July comes a whole new gardening agenda It’s a busy time, but remember to enjoy it says Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022 A special delivery of seeds from Ukraine And with it, thoughts of courage and peace. By Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 A Greek island alive with bees and blooms Memories of loved ones pervade a nostalgic holiday for Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022 The growing season gets into full swing June brings sunshine and warm temperatures – and everything from flowers to soft fruits and vegetables will really get going, says Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022 Planting peas and pulling nettles: the joy of dawn on the plot It’s time to plan calmly, and soak up the moment. By Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022 Grey magic of the sorcerer’s apprentice Children can teach unexpected lessons about plants and colour, says Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022 Back to life on the allotment The soil is fed, the nasturtiums endure, the gardeners are doing the heavy lifting. By Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022 The joy of planting bulbs The pots will bring you colour all through the spring, says Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022 May means the plot is getting growing The month of May brings light, warmth and a rush of growth – but still be aware of cooler nighttime soils if you are planting out tender plants, says Allan Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 The green is vibrant in the quiet before full colour arrives Witness the rampant spread of grasses, herbs, even weeds, coloured like Robin Hood in comics
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022 At last, the allotment will soon be open… The focus will be on flowers, says Allan Jenkins