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allotment almost in my grasp :)
I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces
that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message oups.com... I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging I may be wrong but in my experience, if the plot has been unused for any length of time then you will be spending most of this year clearing weeds and improving the soil for next year. You should also make sure that you are close to a supply of water. Good luck |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
"Gardening_Convert" wrote I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging Good news. Best of luck with it, and I hope you get the plot you'd prefer. Shall look forward to hearing all about your exploits and successes, even if it turns out to be mainly success with conquering weeds to begin with. -- Sue |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
Colin wrote ... I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging Welcome to the world of the allotment, a very rewarding pastime even if it is hard work (or perhaps because it is). Don't rush into planting things, take your time and get your plot right first, it will pay dividends in the end. Clear off the rubbish and get rid of it down the Council dump. Build a solid compost bin or two for all the weeds you will pull up later. Check for perennial weeds (bindweed, couch, thistles etc) and deal with those using weedkiller, it may take more than one application. This is most important, failure to do this will cause constant problems/work. Strim off the other "normal" weeds, rake up and compost. Dig it all, have a bucket beside you and take out any big stones/glass/plastic etc. taking care to look for perennial weed roots as you go. You can make paths with the stones but the rest are best taken home for the dustbin. Rake it level as you dig so as not to keep treading on the soil. Mark it into 4 sections for the 4 year rotation (or 5 for 5 year or 3 for 3 year) using solid wood or metal stakes. (1. Spuds. 2. Cabbages etc. 3. Peas/beans. 4. Onions+ carrots and odds and sods... is our rotation) Now you can think about some plants for this season. :-) Don't forget next season starts with the Garlic which goes in in Sept/Oct. Get a good weed hoe, it will be your most used tool ( Wolf Garden, the smaller push pull weeder) -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
Gardening_Convert wrote: I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging HOORAY!! Congrats ) |
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Best advice I got when taking on my (very) overgrown plot last year...just get a small area up and running and cover the rest with black plastic. Then just clear more when you have the energy. Don't forget tho...always work with your back to the grotty bit!! Best of luck
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
Following up to Ang :
...always work with your back to the grotty bit!! LOL! -- Tim C. |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
Gardening_Convert wrote: I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging Not quite as close as I thought. Apparently I'm next on the list BUT Some people have gone to that big allotment in the sky but they need to wait until the families have decided what to do with the plots ( they have paid up until Sep). Also some people will need to give up soon due to ill health. So still waiting but next in line It's just a shame that you can only get a plot by dead man shoes or someone being ill would rather I got one through nicer circumstances ! |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message ups.com... Gardening_Convert wrote: I have heard from a family friend that their are 2 allotment spaces that I might be able to have (have been on the list since last October) one of them is next to her's and she has said I could share her shed Also if I could get that one I would have help and support on tap Fingers crossed I'm actually getting very excited about it and if it happens soon I'll have a chance of getting some crops in this year Although apparently the plot needs a bit of clearing/digging Not quite as close as I thought. Apparently I'm next on the list BUT Some people have gone to that big allotment in the sky but they need to wait until the families have decided what to do with the plots ( they have paid up until Sep). Also some people will need to give up soon due to ill health. So still waiting but next in line It's just a shame that you can only get a plot by dead man shoes or someone being ill would rather I got one through nicer circumstances ! It's a sad fact of life that when you're waiting for an allotment, you may be waiting for someone to die. And when you get it, others are waiting for you to die. My advice is top make them wait as long as possible. :-)) Steve |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
"La Puce"wrote ... Bob Hobden wrote: Lots of plots spare around here, only about half of our site is taken and at the last site we ended up with 4 plot holders on a 9.6 acre site. Maybe something to do with the price the Council charge, £80 pa for the normal 10 sq rods. We're full on ours. We've got a annual do coming up and my husband has made a huge wooden sign to celebrate the society centenary. But 80 squids per year is abominable. We pay 17 pounds per year for a 10 rods !!! Where is your lotty located? Buckingham Palace's grounds?!?!? No, almost at the M25 and M3 junction (Thorpe interchange) as you come off the M3 north bound to go towards Heathrow. In the winter we can see the vehicles on the slip road across the stream and field beyond, now the trees hide them and us. Amazing the number of vehicles with flat tyres that belt along the M25! -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK |
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allotment almost in my grasp :)
Bob Hobden wrote: Colin wrote ... Not quite as close as I thought. Apparently I'm next on the list BUT Some people have gone to that big allotment in the sky but they need to wait until the families have decided what to do with the plots ( they have paid up until Sep). Also some people will need to give up soon due to ill health. So still waiting but next in line It's just a shame that you can only get a plot by dead man shoes or someone being ill would rather I got one through nicer circumstances ! Lots of plots spare around here, only about half of our site is taken andat the last site we ended up with 4 plot holders on a 9.6 acre site. Maybe something to do with the price the Council charge, £80 pa for the normal 10 sq rods. -- Regards Bob Hobden 17mls W. of London.UK The site I'm trying to get on is ancient common land run by a poors charity and I think the costs are around £28 per year. From what I'm told it's much better that the council run allotments we have round here & some of the council ones charge around £45 per year (ones with water etc) |
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