Good morning.
It was a good morning's work down the lotty. Clearing under the apple trees and then chipping it took much longer than I thought but I got it done eventually. Seven barrow loads of chippings!! It looks uneven but it will level out as it dries off. The chippings are 'recycled' Christmas trees by the looks of things - all those green bits in the phots are pine needles, not weeds! It smelled lovely.
Beth and Al were round for Sunday lunch and we had a lovely time together. The sun came out and it was all bright and happy (but still pretty cold). Next week, I am going round to theirs which will be great.
We enjoyed lunch, had a good old chat, watched last week's Pottery Throw Down which Beth hadn't seen and then she and I took a trip to the allotment so I could show off - I mean so I could talk over plans with her.
We've decided that we will ask Jeff to repair the shed. It's still got life in it and, with a new roof and a repaired door, it should be fine for a few more years.
We enjoyed lunch, had a good old chat, watched last week's Pottery Throw Down which Beth hadn't seen and then she and I took a trip to the allotment so I could show off - I mean so I could talk over plans with her.
We've decided that we will ask Jeff to repair the shed. It's still got life in it and, with a new roof and a repaired door, it should be fine for a few more years.
So - today there's two things planned. the first is the early morning shop. I'm pretty low on vegetables now and there's other bits and bobs that I need. Once I'm home and that's all put away, I will do my stint down the allotment (weather permitting).
Today, I will tackle the ground under the plum and pear trees. Then, for the rest of the week, the path along the rhubarb (which isn't all that weedy really) needs re-chipping and last of all the area by the compost bins and raised beds which is an utter disgrace.
Then I need to weed out around the raspberry canes, or where they will grow once they start and around the shed and under the table and benches.
The grass could do with another mow but not today.
Oh, and we're reclaiming a little strip along the covered area to plant flowers. Bedding plants this year, mostly, but maybe bulbs in the autumn. The rest of that area is remaining covered for now - it's not been long enough to get rid of the nasties.
Never ending, isn't it? But well worth it, all the same.
Then I need to weed out around the raspberry canes, or where they will grow once they start and around the shed and under the table and benches.
The grass could do with another mow but not today.
Oh, and we're reclaiming a little strip along the covered area to plant flowers. Bedding plants this year, mostly, but maybe bulbs in the autumn. The rest of that area is remaining covered for now - it's not been long enough to get rid of the nasties.
Never ending, isn't it? But well worth it, all the same.
It's time to go and have my bath before starting the day properly. Have a good one, folks, and stay safe. xx
It's a very worthwhile project and I'm looking forward to seeing it develop over the next few months. I remember how hard you worked on it last year and the resulting produce you enjoyed. X
ReplyDeleteI suppose it is hard work and I could never have done it when I was teaching. Anyone who holds and allotment and works full time has my utmost admiration.
DeleteI do most of it now because Beth works full time but she has a week off at the end of March and is looking forward to doing a bit too.
As for the produce - I can't wait. Lovely, lovely fruit and veg! :-)
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Sounds like a nice busy day and doesn't the allotment look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you. x I suppose I see all the faults and things that need doing but I'm pretty pleased with how it is going really.
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You have worked hard! Your allotment looks tremendously neat all ready for planting...and then seeing your food grow...fabulous! We had rain yesterday I am pleased to say and our park doesn't look so dry and straggly. It will never have British green but at least there is a sort of green sprouting :-) Have a great day Amanda x
ReplyDeleteThat's good. Grass is very resilient, isn't it? It doesn't take much to shoot green again.
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It's looking wonderful. I have real allotment envy! I'll just have to enjoy looking at the photos of yours! I know it is such hard work but very rewarding. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteIt is rewarding and thank you. The distanced days can seem very long and it fills some time nicely.
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I too have allotment envy but know that I couldn't manage one myself. I'm discussing growing some edibles in pots when I see M.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think of the final three in TGPT or haven't you watched this week's programme yet?
I haven't watched it yet so don't know. All the ones I thought would get there are out. I totally agreed with last week's, because of not following the brief - when it is that close, they should be so very careful about things like that.
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It's all looking very smart, Joy, you've clearly worked hard. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sooze. Each year it gets a little bit easier which is nice.
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You are making me yearn for my long taken up lost veg bed. I did enjoy it so much. Maybe I shall grow something eatable this year now...
ReplyDeleteWell worth giving it a go - try with some tomatoes in pots or a wigwam of runner beans. Both are easy.
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The allotment looks lovely. You have done a wonderful job cleaning it up.
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Thank you, Jackie. Still a work in progress but I'm feeling very encouraged.
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Your lotty looks wonderful, well done on all your hard work. My husband cleared two of our raised beds yesterday but it is too wet to work on yet. We planted broad beans in the Autumn and they are looking good. Have another packet to pop in soon. We are off down the lotty later, weeds keep growing. Looking forward to more of your pics soon.
ReplyDeleteI do wish I'd got round to planting broad beans in the Autumn. They're looking great in other parts of the allotment. What you have already done sounds brilliant and good luck with those weeds. I wish they'd just give up and move elsewhere. :-)
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