About On The Croft Hi, I’m Ian — welcome to On The Croft. This site (and YouTube channel) is my UK allotment journey: the growing, the building, the learning curves, and the small wins that add up over a season. It’s not about perfect gardens or pretending everything works first time. It’s about making progress, solving problems, and enjoying the process. What you’ll find here On The Croft is built around real-life allotment work and seasonal rhythm. You’ll see things like: what I’m doing on the plot week by week projects and builds (including life in and around the polycrub) sowing, planting, and harvest updates honest “this didn’t go to plan” moments (because they’re useful too) simple guides and downloads to keep things practical Why I started it I wanted somewhere to document the journey properly — not just the highlights. Growing food has a way of slowing your head down and pulling you into the moment, and I’ve found that a calm plot can do a lot for your wellbeing as well as your dinner plate. If you’re new to gardening, you’re welcome. If you’ve been growing for years, you’re welcome too. The Croft is a work in progress — and that’s kind of the point. A bit about the name On The Croft is a nod to my allotment in Seacroft — and to a friend who used to say, “you’re back on the Croft again,” whenever I headed down there. The name stuck, and it still feels like the right kind of place to return to. Want to follow along? If you’d like to keep up with what’s happening: watch the latest videos check out the seasonal guides and downloads or drop me a message via the contact page Thanks for stopping by — and if you’re on an allotment road of your own (bumpy bits included), you’re in good company.
