Post by Lou78W on Jan 20, 2011 10:35:15 GMT
This is my diary from last year....minus photos, so it will read a bit strange in places
20 January 2010
Have now got my allotment garden and have had my first working day there!
The soil is in good heart and the drainage appears good as the soil turned over quite easily.
The shed needs a bit of attention....a new roof perhaps
Not much couch grass in the bed I turned over today...a few brambles and a nice bagful of onions was a bonus!!
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 18/01/2010 : 20:29:22
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Hoping to get on mine this weekend, what with the weather have not done any winter digging since the end of November.
But i will catch up, i was told today by a reliable source that quite a few staff including myself, will be told next week, we are been made redundant. So it looks like i will be retiring in about 6 weeks, so will have plenty of time on my hands, the dahlias will be sick of he sight of me this summer
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 18/01/2010 : 20:59:55
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Ah....you have been anticipating this for some time now Tel..your dahlias will be delighted to have more of your company
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 19/01/2010 : 11:51:47
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If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
ladybirdsquirrel
Flower
1915 Posts Posted - 19/01/2010 : 13:05:54
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looking forward to seeing some Pictures Loub, when you get the alotment going.
good luck with it. Are there many others on the site? and are the natives friendly?
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:03:17
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Here's the bed I forked over on Monday Didn't get it quite finished....
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
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19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:05:07
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Originally posted by SueA
If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
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Thats not a bad idea Sue......something to bear in mind Tel
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:06:42
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Originally posted by ladybirdsquirrel
looking forward to seeing some Pictures Loub, when you get the alotment going.
good luck with it. Are there many others on the site? and are the natives friendly?
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Thanks LBS; not sure how many on site....about 80 or so I reckon, and the natives seem friendly so far; haven't seen many about
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 20:26:05
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Goodness I am amazed that you can dig already after the weather we have had! The ground here is just a quagmire. I dare not even walk on it. Lucky you
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 21:09:30
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 06:47:46
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Originally posted by SueA
If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
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Thats not a bad idea Sue......something to bear in mind Tel
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Spade in the hand Lou, put the kettle on, coffee, white no sugar, will be there before it has boiled.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 08:23:41
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Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 09:27:50
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I bet you feel a real sense of excitement with making a start. It looks like the last owner put some work into it, are all the beds edged?
That isn’t couch grass in the bed you have just dug? I do hope not for your sake.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 11:53:48
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so how's the new fork shaping up
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 14:08:05
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Originally posted by Wildlife_friendly
I bet you feel a real sense of excitement with making a start. It looks like the last owner put some work into it, are all the beds edged?
That isn’t couch grass in the bed you have just dug? I do hope not for your sake.
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Yes WF it was great to get started. I think this bed is the only one the previous tenant did any work on. I found the remains of onions (drying nicely in my greenhouse), and sprouts, a few verbascum plants...they are very difficult to get rid of, but I like them anyway, and a few brambles. A lot of the beds are edged with wood or bricks. There seem to be quite a few brick edged areas (underneath a heavy thatch of grass). I'll see better when I clear the heavy grass growth.
No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 14:08:55
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Originally posted by grindle
so how's the new fork shaping up
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No complaints so far, except that it got dirty
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 15:27:34
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Originally posted by Loublou
I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 16:27:21
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
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They better be or Lou will have me to answer too.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 16:33:30
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Do they have an allotment association on your site Lou?
If not when will you be organising the formation of one and will you be putting your name forward for election has chairperson.
I can just picture you chairing a meeting with the rolling pin at your side.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
ANNUALJUNKIE
Mr
3239 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:35:48
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Just in case I forgot to wish u the best of luck with u'r new allotment LOU, 'The best of luck'
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AJ
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:53:03
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Originally posted by tel7772
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Originally posted by Loublou
I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
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They better be or Lou will have me to answer too.
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Yes Boss
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:56:42
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Originally posted by tel7772
Do they have an allotment association on your site Lou?
If not when will you be organising the formation of one and will you be putting your name forward for election has chairperson.
I can just picture you chairing a meeting with the rolling pin at your side.
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Thank you Terrence
Yes there is an association...the hut is on the other site in Amble.
The AGM is in April...I think.....I will be attending as I have several ideas
IF I end up as Chair....I will not need a rolling pin thank you....lol.......I don't really know why you think I would need one....tsk...... LOL
Its a good job we are pals our Tel
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 19:32:36
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Seriously Lou, some committees have the same people elected every time,and the associations seem to run out of enthusiasm and become stale, because the majority of the members are not willing or able to give their time to help run these organisations.Sometimes all that is required is a few fresh faces with a few new idea's.
PS i hope you are still going to put the kettle on.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:21:50
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Originally posted by Loublou
No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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That is good news.
The soil must be good for you to be able to work on it now, it certainly looks good in the photos.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:23:38
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Originally posted by tel7772
Seriously Lou, some committees have the same people elected every time,and the associations seem to run out of enthusiasm and become stale, because the majority of the members are not willing or able to give their time to help run these organisations.Sometimes all that is required is a few fresh faces with a few new idea's.
PS i hope you are still going to put the kettle on.
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Not a problem pet.....gived me 5 minutes notice
I agree with your other comments...I think the association had a bit of a "gee up" last year and got more people on the committee. I haven't met any fellow allotmenteers, so don't know what the score is......yet
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:25:59
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Originally posted by Loublou
No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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That is good news.
The soil must be good for you to be able to work on it now, it certainly looks good in the photos.
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Just hope the rest of it is as good.....
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20 January 2011
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Originally posted by ANNUALJUNKIE
Just in case I forgot to wish u the best of luck with u'r new allotment LOU, 'The best of luck'
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Ah....thank you AJ....
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 13:03:32
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Having a few problems with the previous tenant.....she doesn't want to go
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 13:15:30
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Cannot see her having a lot of choice, if the tenant has been sent the appropriate warning letters and ignored them, the association as the right to evict.
Unless they revoke the eviction, that would then be unfair on the new tenant who had excepted the offer of tenancy.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Cherry
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13929 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 14:22:37
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I don't think there will be a problem. It must be in writing, so that is that.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 14:31:36
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Originally posted by tel7772
Cannot see her having a lot of choice, if the tenant has been sent the appropriate warning letters and ignored them, the association as the right to evict.
Unless they revoke the eviction, that would then be unfair on the new tenant who had excepted the offer of tenancy.
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That is correct Tel. The problem is that the committee revoked an eviction order a few years ago, when apparently she made a big fuss. Of course this has made a "rod for their own back".
The scenario is that when we went down to the garden yesterday...lo and behold this woman with another, 2 kids and a dog running amok.....was digging a border. Excuse me....said Brian, what plot are you etc..etc... I said "you have been evicted and it is mine...I've paid the rent"......the rent is due in Feb says she.....I didn't get a letter (haha).....we both went to the allotment hut to see one of the committee members. After a lot of whittering by the evicted one....Brian and I came away....it wasn't our problem.
I went to see the Secretary....and he re-affirmed, yes its yours; and showed me the letter sent to evict her. He took her a copy of the letter as she was still on the plot....but she is refusing to budge. He will send another letter (registered post) giving her 2 weeks to get her belongings off the plot. It may be necessary (and I think it will) for the committee to remove her property for her to collect from the shut, and we will put on our new lock, and hopefully that will be that.
PS: Wouldn't you think that she would have noticed a bed had already been worked on and the site tidied up.......She will also have a problem paying her rent.....they won't take it...
All I want is to be left in peace to work on my allotment
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 15:55:23
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This is terrible news Lou but at least you have the committee on your side. I don't want to worry you but a similar situation arose on our site once and the evicted tenant's parting shot was to set fire to the shed before he left
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 16:23:08
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I sort of have the law on my side as well Jan. She would be doing me a favour if she did torch the shed
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
pennyron
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11738 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 17:03:48
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You should have waited 'till she'd finished all the digging Lou Do you know where you can get a CCTV system from? you may need it when your tomatoes are ready. I can see the local headlines now.....Dibbers drawn at the lottie. Seriously I do hope its all resolved amicably.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 17:39:36
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I sort of have the law on my side as well Jan. She would be doing me a favour if she did torch the shed
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Well you did say you were planning a bonfire
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 20:26:46
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 12:40:27
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It does seem a bit of a mess Lou, they should have made sure all this was sorted out properly before giving you the plot. You'd better give her back the onions etc. that were there or she'll have you for theft!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 13:48:31
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I think the committee thought that it was all sorted Sue. They sent her an eviction letter at the end of November....they had no response, so naturally thought she had "accepted it",and gave me it at the end of December. She just "turned up" at the garden on Saturday....and even though she was given a copy of her eviction letter while she was there....she continued work.....and also came back on the Sunday and did more, and mended the shed roof. She has been written to again (by registered post) and if she has not taken her stuff out the shed by 6 Feb....it will be cleared by the commitee and a new lock fitted - by me.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 19:34:50
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I think it was very nice of her to mend the shed roof, that is one less job for Brian to do.
Just crossed my fingers she has all the allotment dug over correctly before you take it back on the 6th Feb Lou.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 20:35:47
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Yes. I thought it was kind of her too Tel...when I went to lay the membrane today....I had a look at the beds she had "dug"....i.e. skimmed the top off and broke up the surface with all the weed roots showing....nicely broken up to grow again....grrrrr.....
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 04/02/2010 : 11:53:33
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Any news yet Lou,
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 04/02/2010 : 15:03:02
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I think it may have got through to her that she can't win...she has been given an extra week to remove her belongings from the shed (because of the snow last weekend). I am hopeful when we get back from a weekend away that the Secretary has some good news for me. I hope so cos I have a gooseberry bush potted up and an apple tree arrived yesterday, which I have just potteed....which need a permanent home.
Thanks for asking Tel
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:04:48
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When we walked passed the gardens yesterday....it was apparent that moves had been made, by the former tenant, to remove her belongings from my allotment. The framework of the polytunnel had been taken up, including the planks of wood on the ground, and moved to the fence......when Brian passed by today......it had gone, so had all the pallets (there were about 12).....and on close inspection......she had taken up all the bricks edging the beds and paths....they must have been there for years....they were all covered in moss. The plastic store has been taken....all her stuff removed from the shed....the padlock has been taken.
The bricks I had placed on the membrane on the bed I had weeded had been taken and a few bits of wood put on.....
I doubt very much if the polytunnel or the plastic store belonged to her....but she took them anyway.....the removal of the bricks was just spiteful and childish........at least I feel as if the place is mine now....and our own padlock is on the shed door.
I suspect that if the shed had been in decent condition she would have taken that as well!.....It is not a good one and doesn't have a floor......I think I will have to invest in a new shed rather than a polytunnel......that will have to wait till next year now.....many thanks to those who suggested suppliers....at least I have the info ready for when I need them.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
MotherGoose
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18619 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:37:03
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Well at least it looks like she's gone for good Lou...even if she has taken her mouldy bricks with her! Time for a fresh start...good luck with it
ANNUALJUNKIE
Mr
3239 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 21:24:42
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Alls well that ends well, good ridence,
tomorrow is a brand new day
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AJ
SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 10/02/2010 : 12:26:07
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As you've said Lou at least you've got a clean slate now to start afresh & it's all yours!
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 06:44:45
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Hope you start on the veg beds first, plenty of time yet for the dahlia bed.
You should have it all ship shape in a week.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 09:18:07
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Yes Tel.....veggie beds first. A week crumbs....you should see all the rubbish we have to clear first to get at them
These are the beds "scraped off" (see pile of rubbish to the right) by the outgoing tenant. We got rid of half of it yesterday. I have all the roots to get out and re-position the beds...I don't want them like this....so next job is to mark out their new spots with string....re-align the paths and off we go. I've used some old doors that were left lying around to cover one of the beds. Need to get all the old weed tops off ready for spraying with glyphosate, when the grass etc., starts growing again.
The old compost heap (years and years old) will be barrowed to the top of the plot and spread out.
The old rasp canes you can see (just behind me) are so congested due to neglect that they are all coming out..I have new canes ordered and an apple tree and a goosberry bush waiting to be planted.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 10:00:51
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You will get there Lou, at least it is yours now, get yourself a camping stove and get the kettle on, i might turn up.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 15:06:09
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I'm relying on it Tel....
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 15:29:15
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what are you looking for Lou, hidden treasure
20 January 2011
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Ah.....that would be telling Grindle
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alisonmarie
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8210 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:29:10
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Originally posted by tel7772
You will get there Lou, at least it is yours now, get yourself a camping stove and get the kettle on, i might turn up.
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I'm coming too (only joking) Will be in Newcastle though on the 6th weather permitting
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From sunny Suffolk
MotherGoose
Tree
18619 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:43:39
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Blimey Lou....that looks like a lot of hard work to me
Can't wait to see the progress though...
Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 11:56:43
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Hi MG, hows you chuck
Your fair getting there with your lottie Louise.
I've been debating asking the farmer who has the field next to us if i can rent a bit off him cos i don't think i thave enough space here for veggies.
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
Loublou
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19839 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 12:46:37
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Thanks Rosie......at least I've made a start
That a good idea to ask the farmer for a bit of his field. If you play your cards right he'll rotovate it for you as well....lol
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Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 13:01:19
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Now there's a thought
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 13:26:30
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So those were raspberries I spotted Lou, you could just prune them down now & they should come up nicely & you could thin them out a bit. If you don't want them though why not ask if someone else on the site would like them - if they want them they could dig them out themselves & save you a job.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 17:08:43
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Thanks for that Sue.....I was going to do just that, but bearing in mind that nothing has been done with them for such a long time, I'm not going to waste time and effort on them...am going to start off with a clean slate and get them out, dig the bed over and replenish the soil....don't think any of it has been manured for years....
Don't think I would dare offer them to anyone else....lol . want to make friends not enemies...no-one else is working yet....just me
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Piskie
Mrs
1603 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 17:27:02
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I have no idea how I have missed this thread - but blimey!!!
Thank goodness you have it sorted now Lou and can get cracking
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 15/02/2010 : 20:38:33
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It was dry thismorning so we had another trip to the allotment. Two trips to the "tip" with bags of weeds and other rubbish lying around. We are starting to tackle the so called "compost bin"...which consists of a pile of I reckon 4/5 years rubbish....there is glass; plastic; pieces of metal; old hanging baskets, mesh, bricks, stones, corrugated iron....all mixed in with weeds etc., Our aim is to take all the loose stuff off the top and dispose of it.....the layers at the bottom seem "reasonable". This will be barrowed to the top of the garden....which has not been worked for many a year.....and spread around.
We are doing this so we can start afresh....we have new compost bins to put in place.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 15/02/2010 : 21:34:35
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You and Brian are going to be superfit after the allotment is up and running Louise, you'll be sprinting to Alnwick castle and the allotments!!
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 09:06:38
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I somehow doubt it Rosie.....lol. I'm very grateful that the allotment is a 5 minute stroll
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 16:30:57
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A sunny, but frosty day. Went to the allotment to clear more rubbish from the "heap"....more wire, glass, plastic lumps and sheets of wood. I think we are down to the "good stuff" now. Instead of spreading it over an area of grass at the top of the plot...I've decided to erect the new compost bin alongside the existing heap and gradually use it on the potato bed (when I dig it)...I'll trench it in; it will be of more use there.
the path into the garden is a bit of a quagmire, so we will wait till the ground has dried up a bit before tramping on it again, and we have covered the pile of compost to stop it from getting too wet. It will give our sore backs time to recover nas well; humping bags of rubbish hasn't done my sciatica much good....ouch
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 17:45:29
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Lou, that is a good way to use that heap. I have a 5 yr old open compost heap which is now well matured (made by me so it has no glass or tins etc). In the summer I have kept it covered over with black polythene to prevent weeds from getting on to it and I have left it uncovered through the winter to allow frost to break it down. This winter I have kept it covered to keep it dry and plan to grow potatoes directly into it this spring and when they are havested the soil should be good enough to convert the heap into a raised bed.
SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 17/02/2010 : 11:39:34
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That's a good idea from Jan Lou about growing directly on that old open heap, you could plant a pumpkin on it & join in with the Steve/Mollski pumpkin challenge!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 17/02/2010 : 13:33:09
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It is indeed a good idea....but that heap will be put to better use replenishing the soil...that is a priority for me this year
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 15:32:08
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I have to admit that the idea of growing direct into the heap came to me last autumn after I had barrowed two loads of it to a diferent area of the plot! Being a lady of mature years and with no willing helpers I always look for an easy option these days. My several compost bins are placed at various points around the plot so that they can be emptied onto the bed nearest to them and then they are relocated to the next area that will need composting. I find this much easier and each year I dig a trench on a piece of ground that is not scheduled for immediate use and fill that over the season with annual weeds and then fill it in.
I am also a great user of green manure and leafmould for conditioning the soil. The last load of manure I had delivered nearly killed me off barrowing it onto the plot I just haven't got the strength for it now.
Cherry
Moderator
13929 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 17:32:20
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I have always sown direct into the heap. It fines down lovely over time. This year it is broad beans and next to that will be pumpkins (squash) in fresher and lumpier compost.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 21:27:36
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I have to admit that the idea of growing direct into the heap came to me last autumn after I had barrowed two loads of it to a diferent area of the plot! Being a lady of mature years and with no willing helpers I always look for an easy option these days. My several compost bins are placed at various points around the plot so that they can be emptied onto the bed nearest to them and then they are relocated to the next area that will need composting. I find this much easier and each year I dig a trench on a piece of ground that is not scheduled for immediate use and fill that over the season with annual weeds and then fill it in.
Thats a good idea of yours Jan....having compost bins at various locations in the garden.....will have to consider that one....
I am also a great user of green manure and leafmould for conditioning the soil. The last load of manure I had delivered nearly killed me off barrowing it onto the plot I just haven't got the strength for it now.
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I have a mind to sow some next season.....Like you I am of "mature years" and don't relish barrowing manure....I don't know how many years it has been since the plot was "fed"....but will do my best this year......but recent health issues prevent me doing much "heavy" work this year.....and an impending "holiday" courtesy of our local hospital.. will curtail any strenuous work on my part
Thats a good idea Jan....having compost bins at several locations in the garden...will have to think about that one
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Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 23:09:12
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Yes, take it steady Lou and good luck with your stay in hospital
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 08:29:17
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Thanks Jan
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Piskie
Mrs
1603 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 09:13:19
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when you off on 'hols' Lou? Good luck and get back soon
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 11:11:23
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Thanks Piskie....8 March...
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Cherry
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13929 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 18:03:23
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Lou, I don't know what you are having done. You look good in your photos, but you don't go to hospital for nothing, so I hope your health is improved and you can get back to gardening quite soon. Maybe you will be better than ever. We will wait and see.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 21:05:51
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Thank you Cherry....it is nothing serious and I am very hopeful I will be fitter than ever by...say the end of April.
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6011 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 05:22:21
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I hope all goes well for you Loublou
grindle
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15010 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 06:33:33
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pennyron
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11738 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 07:50:26
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Hope all goes well for you on your free holiday Lou, don't forget to take your laptop. I too will be attended by staff in blue next week but I doubt they will be giving us the same treatment They're going to put me in a propagator and graft some 'green fingers' on my hands.
grindle
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15010 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 08:22:54
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good luck Ron, hope all goes well
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:24:00
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Good luck you two with your “holidays”.
Lou look after your back, there is so much more than gardening you’d have to give up if you damage it.
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Loublou
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19839 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:39:19
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Thank you Esther, Grindle, Ron and WF for your kind thoughts. I hope everything goes well for you too Ron
WF...I'm watching my back...its not too bad at the mo
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:41:03
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Was hoping to get some weeding done on the lottie today.....but am hampered by a thick blanket of snow.....grrr.......Ah well...there's always tomorrow
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SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 23/02/2010 : 16:14:49
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Hope everything goes well for you Lou, you'll just have to give your orders to your hubby for what he can get on with at the lottie while you're recovering!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 23/02/2010 : 17:36:10
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Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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tel7772
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Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 25/02/2010 : 22:00:10
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You'd better believe it our Tel........You ain't seen nothin' yet.....lol.....
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pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 07:05:14
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Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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1603 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 07:07:33
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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I'll swap ya Tel, you work for me, I'll retire for you
pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 08:03:28
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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I'll swap ya Tel, you work for me, I'll retire for you
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Nice one Piskie
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 16:44:33
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If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 17:04:37
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I'll keep my fingers crossed Lou, for your lottie and mine
MotherGoose
Tree
18619 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 21:18:23
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If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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Have a good week Lou. Hope the weather is kind for you and you manage to get the veg beds marked out before your "holiday"
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 08:10:46
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Thanks Jan and MG..
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 11:53:20
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When is the Op Lou.?
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 16:35:18
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Week on Monday Tel
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 28/02/2010 : 11:28:42
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20 January 2010
Have now got my allotment garden and have had my first working day there!
The soil is in good heart and the drainage appears good as the soil turned over quite easily.
The shed needs a bit of attention....a new roof perhaps
Not much couch grass in the bed I turned over today...a few brambles and a nice bagful of onions was a bonus!!
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 18/01/2010 : 20:29:22
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Hoping to get on mine this weekend, what with the weather have not done any winter digging since the end of November.
But i will catch up, i was told today by a reliable source that quite a few staff including myself, will be told next week, we are been made redundant. So it looks like i will be retiring in about 6 weeks, so will have plenty of time on my hands, the dahlias will be sick of he sight of me this summer
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 18/01/2010 : 20:59:55
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Ah....you have been anticipating this for some time now Tel..your dahlias will be delighted to have more of your company
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SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 19/01/2010 : 11:51:47
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If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
ladybirdsquirrel
Flower
1915 Posts Posted - 19/01/2010 : 13:05:54
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looking forward to seeing some Pictures Loub, when you get the alotment going.
good luck with it. Are there many others on the site? and are the natives friendly?
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:03:17
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Here's the bed I forked over on Monday Didn't get it quite finished....
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:05:07
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If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
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Thats not a bad idea Sue......something to bear in mind Tel
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 08:06:42
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looking forward to seeing some Pictures Loub, when you get the alotment going.
good luck with it. Are there many others on the site? and are the natives friendly?
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Thanks LBS; not sure how many on site....about 80 or so I reckon, and the natives seem friendly so far; haven't seen many about
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Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 20:26:05
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Goodness I am amazed that you can dig already after the weather we have had! The ground here is just a quagmire. I dare not even walk on it. Lucky you
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/01/2010 : 21:09:30
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 06:47:46
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If you get bored Tel you can always pop up & give Lou a hand with her digging!
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Thats not a bad idea Sue......something to bear in mind Tel
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Spade in the hand Lou, put the kettle on, coffee, white no sugar, will be there before it has boiled.
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 08:23:41
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Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 09:27:50
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I bet you feel a real sense of excitement with making a start. It looks like the last owner put some work into it, are all the beds edged?
That isn’t couch grass in the bed you have just dug? I do hope not for your sake.
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grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 11:53:48
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so how's the new fork shaping up
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 14:08:05
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I bet you feel a real sense of excitement with making a start. It looks like the last owner put some work into it, are all the beds edged?
That isn’t couch grass in the bed you have just dug? I do hope not for your sake.
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Yes WF it was great to get started. I think this bed is the only one the previous tenant did any work on. I found the remains of onions (drying nicely in my greenhouse), and sprouts, a few verbascum plants...they are very difficult to get rid of, but I like them anyway, and a few brambles. A lot of the beds are edged with wood or bricks. There seem to be quite a few brick edged areas (underneath a heavy thatch of grass). I'll see better when I clear the heavy grass growth.
No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 14:08:55
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so how's the new fork shaping up
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No complaints so far, except that it got dirty
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Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 15:27:34
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 16:27:21
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
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They better be or Lou will have me to answer too.
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 16:33:30
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Do they have an allotment association on your site Lou?
If not when will you be organising the formation of one and will you be putting your name forward for election has chairperson.
I can just picture you chairing a meeting with the rolling pin at your side.
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ANNUALJUNKIE
Mr
3239 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:35:48
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Just in case I forgot to wish u the best of luck with u'r new allotment LOU, 'The best of luck'
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:53:03
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I can't believe my luck either Jan I wouldn't attempt to put fork/spade to my garden at the moment. It seems as if the allotment garden is pretty well drained, thankfully
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Lucky you, lucky dahlias
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They better be or Lou will have me to answer too.
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Yes Boss
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Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 17:56:42
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Originally posted by tel7772
Do they have an allotment association on your site Lou?
If not when will you be organising the formation of one and will you be putting your name forward for election has chairperson.
I can just picture you chairing a meeting with the rolling pin at your side.
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Thank you Terrence
Yes there is an association...the hut is on the other site in Amble.
The AGM is in April...I think.....I will be attending as I have several ideas
IF I end up as Chair....I will not need a rolling pin thank you....lol.......I don't really know why you think I would need one....tsk...... LOL
Its a good job we are pals our Tel
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 19:32:36
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Seriously Lou, some committees have the same people elected every time,and the associations seem to run out of enthusiasm and become stale, because the majority of the members are not willing or able to give their time to help run these organisations.Sometimes all that is required is a few fresh faces with a few new idea's.
PS i hope you are still going to put the kettle on.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:21:50
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No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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That is good news.
The soil must be good for you to be able to work on it now, it certainly looks good in the photos.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:23:38
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Originally posted by tel7772
Seriously Lou, some committees have the same people elected every time,and the associations seem to run out of enthusiasm and become stale, because the majority of the members are not willing or able to give their time to help run these organisations.Sometimes all that is required is a few fresh faces with a few new idea's.
PS i hope you are still going to put the kettle on.
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Not a problem pet.....gived me 5 minutes notice
I agree with your other comments...I think the association had a bit of a "gee up" last year and got more people on the committee. I haven't met any fellow allotmenteers, so don't know what the score is......yet
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 21/01/2010 : 20:25:59
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Originally posted by Loublou
No that is not couch grass you see....there was a little at the other end of the bed, hopefully I got most of it out (says she). When I go down at the weekend I will be covering it with weed suppressing membrane.
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That is good news.
The soil must be good for you to be able to work on it now, it certainly looks good in the photos.
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Just hope the rest of it is as good.....
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Just in case I forgot to wish u the best of luck with u'r new allotment LOU, 'The best of luck'
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 13:03:32
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Having a few problems with the previous tenant.....she doesn't want to go
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 13:15:30
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Cannot see her having a lot of choice, if the tenant has been sent the appropriate warning letters and ignored them, the association as the right to evict.
Unless they revoke the eviction, that would then be unfair on the new tenant who had excepted the offer of tenancy.
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Cherry
Moderator
13929 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 14:22:37
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I don't think there will be a problem. It must be in writing, so that is that.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 14:31:36
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Cannot see her having a lot of choice, if the tenant has been sent the appropriate warning letters and ignored them, the association as the right to evict.
Unless they revoke the eviction, that would then be unfair on the new tenant who had excepted the offer of tenancy.
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That is correct Tel. The problem is that the committee revoked an eviction order a few years ago, when apparently she made a big fuss. Of course this has made a "rod for their own back".
The scenario is that when we went down to the garden yesterday...lo and behold this woman with another, 2 kids and a dog running amok.....was digging a border. Excuse me....said Brian, what plot are you etc..etc... I said "you have been evicted and it is mine...I've paid the rent"......the rent is due in Feb says she.....I didn't get a letter (haha).....we both went to the allotment hut to see one of the committee members. After a lot of whittering by the evicted one....Brian and I came away....it wasn't our problem.
I went to see the Secretary....and he re-affirmed, yes its yours; and showed me the letter sent to evict her. He took her a copy of the letter as she was still on the plot....but she is refusing to budge. He will send another letter (registered post) giving her 2 weeks to get her belongings off the plot. It may be necessary (and I think it will) for the committee to remove her property for her to collect from the shut, and we will put on our new lock, and hopefully that will be that.
PS: Wouldn't you think that she would have noticed a bed had already been worked on and the site tidied up.......She will also have a problem paying her rent.....they won't take it...
All I want is to be left in peace to work on my allotment
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Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 15:55:23
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This is terrible news Lou but at least you have the committee on your side. I don't want to worry you but a similar situation arose on our site once and the evicted tenant's parting shot was to set fire to the shed before he left
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 16:23:08
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I sort of have the law on my side as well Jan. She would be doing me a favour if she did torch the shed
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pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 17:03:48
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You should have waited 'till she'd finished all the digging Lou Do you know where you can get a CCTV system from? you may need it when your tomatoes are ready. I can see the local headlines now.....Dibbers drawn at the lottie. Seriously I do hope its all resolved amicably.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 17:39:36
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I sort of have the law on my side as well Jan. She would be doing me a favour if she did torch the shed
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Well you did say you were planning a bonfire
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 24/01/2010 : 20:26:46
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SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 12:40:27
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It does seem a bit of a mess Lou, they should have made sure all this was sorted out properly before giving you the plot. You'd better give her back the onions etc. that were there or she'll have you for theft!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 13:48:31
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I think the committee thought that it was all sorted Sue. They sent her an eviction letter at the end of November....they had no response, so naturally thought she had "accepted it",and gave me it at the end of December. She just "turned up" at the garden on Saturday....and even though she was given a copy of her eviction letter while she was there....she continued work.....and also came back on the Sunday and did more, and mended the shed roof. She has been written to again (by registered post) and if she has not taken her stuff out the shed by 6 Feb....it will be cleared by the commitee and a new lock fitted - by me.
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 19:34:50
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I think it was very nice of her to mend the shed roof, that is one less job for Brian to do.
Just crossed my fingers she has all the allotment dug over correctly before you take it back on the 6th Feb Lou.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/01/2010 : 20:35:47
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Yes. I thought it was kind of her too Tel...when I went to lay the membrane today....I had a look at the beds she had "dug"....i.e. skimmed the top off and broke up the surface with all the weed roots showing....nicely broken up to grow again....grrrrr.....
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tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 04/02/2010 : 11:53:33
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Any news yet Lou,
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 04/02/2010 : 15:03:02
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I think it may have got through to her that she can't win...she has been given an extra week to remove her belongings from the shed (because of the snow last weekend). I am hopeful when we get back from a weekend away that the Secretary has some good news for me. I hope so cos I have a gooseberry bush potted up and an apple tree arrived yesterday, which I have just potteed....which need a permanent home.
Thanks for asking Tel
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:04:48
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When we walked passed the gardens yesterday....it was apparent that moves had been made, by the former tenant, to remove her belongings from my allotment. The framework of the polytunnel had been taken up, including the planks of wood on the ground, and moved to the fence......when Brian passed by today......it had gone, so had all the pallets (there were about 12).....and on close inspection......she had taken up all the bricks edging the beds and paths....they must have been there for years....they were all covered in moss. The plastic store has been taken....all her stuff removed from the shed....the padlock has been taken.
The bricks I had placed on the membrane on the bed I had weeded had been taken and a few bits of wood put on.....
I doubt very much if the polytunnel or the plastic store belonged to her....but she took them anyway.....the removal of the bricks was just spiteful and childish........at least I feel as if the place is mine now....and our own padlock is on the shed door.
I suspect that if the shed had been in decent condition she would have taken that as well!.....It is not a good one and doesn't have a floor......I think I will have to invest in a new shed rather than a polytunnel......that will have to wait till next year now.....many thanks to those who suggested suppliers....at least I have the info ready for when I need them.
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MotherGoose
Tree
18619 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:37:03
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Well at least it looks like she's gone for good Lou...even if she has taken her mouldy bricks with her! Time for a fresh start...good luck with it
ANNUALJUNKIE
Mr
3239 Posts Posted - 09/02/2010 : 21:24:42
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Alls well that ends well, good ridence,
tomorrow is a brand new day
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SueA
Tree
4964 Posts Posted - 10/02/2010 : 12:26:07
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As you've said Lou at least you've got a clean slate now to start afresh & it's all yours!
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 06:44:45
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Hope you start on the veg beds first, plenty of time yet for the dahlia bed.
You should have it all ship shape in a week.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 09:18:07
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Yes Tel.....veggie beds first. A week crumbs....you should see all the rubbish we have to clear first to get at them
These are the beds "scraped off" (see pile of rubbish to the right) by the outgoing tenant. We got rid of half of it yesterday. I have all the roots to get out and re-position the beds...I don't want them like this....so next job is to mark out their new spots with string....re-align the paths and off we go. I've used some old doors that were left lying around to cover one of the beds. Need to get all the old weed tops off ready for spraying with glyphosate, when the grass etc., starts growing again.
The old compost heap (years and years old) will be barrowed to the top of the plot and spread out.
The old rasp canes you can see (just behind me) are so congested due to neglect that they are all coming out..I have new canes ordered and an apple tree and a goosberry bush waiting to be planted.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 10:00:51
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You will get there Lou, at least it is yours now, get yourself a camping stove and get the kettle on, i might turn up.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 15:06:09
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I'm relying on it Tel....
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grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 15:29:15
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what are you looking for Lou, hidden treasure
20 January 2011
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Ah.....that would be telling Grindle
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alisonmarie
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8210 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:29:10
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Originally posted by tel7772
You will get there Lou, at least it is yours now, get yourself a camping stove and get the kettle on, i might turn up.
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I'm coming too (only joking) Will be in Newcastle though on the 6th weather permitting
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From sunny Suffolk
MotherGoose
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18619 Posts Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:43:39
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Blimey Lou....that looks like a lot of hard work to me
Can't wait to see the progress though...
Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 11:56:43
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Hi MG, hows you chuck
Your fair getting there with your lottie Louise.
I've been debating asking the farmer who has the field next to us if i can rent a bit off him cos i don't think i thave enough space here for veggies.
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 12:46:37
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Thanks Rosie......at least I've made a start
That a good idea to ask the farmer for a bit of his field. If you play your cards right he'll rotovate it for you as well....lol
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 13:01:19
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Now there's a thought
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 13:26:30
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So those were raspberries I spotted Lou, you could just prune them down now & they should come up nicely & you could thin them out a bit. If you don't want them though why not ask if someone else on the site would like them - if they want them they could dig them out themselves & save you a job.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 17:08:43
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Thanks for that Sue.....I was going to do just that, but bearing in mind that nothing has been done with them for such a long time, I'm not going to waste time and effort on them...am going to start off with a clean slate and get them out, dig the bed over and replenish the soil....don't think any of it has been manured for years....
Don't think I would dare offer them to anyone else....lol . want to make friends not enemies...no-one else is working yet....just me
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Piskie
Mrs
1603 Posts Posted - 12/02/2010 : 17:27:02
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I have no idea how I have missed this thread - but blimey!!!
Thank goodness you have it sorted now Lou and can get cracking
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 15/02/2010 : 20:38:33
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It was dry thismorning so we had another trip to the allotment. Two trips to the "tip" with bags of weeds and other rubbish lying around. We are starting to tackle the so called "compost bin"...which consists of a pile of I reckon 4/5 years rubbish....there is glass; plastic; pieces of metal; old hanging baskets, mesh, bricks, stones, corrugated iron....all mixed in with weeds etc., Our aim is to take all the loose stuff off the top and dispose of it.....the layers at the bottom seem "reasonable". This will be barrowed to the top of the garden....which has not been worked for many a year.....and spread around.
We are doing this so we can start afresh....we have new compost bins to put in place.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Rosie8032
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11991 Posts Posted - 15/02/2010 : 21:34:35
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You and Brian are going to be superfit after the allotment is up and running Louise, you'll be sprinting to Alnwick castle and the allotments!!
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 09:06:38
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I somehow doubt it Rosie.....lol. I'm very grateful that the allotment is a 5 minute stroll
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 16:30:57
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A sunny, but frosty day. Went to the allotment to clear more rubbish from the "heap"....more wire, glass, plastic lumps and sheets of wood. I think we are down to the "good stuff" now. Instead of spreading it over an area of grass at the top of the plot...I've decided to erect the new compost bin alongside the existing heap and gradually use it on the potato bed (when I dig it)...I'll trench it in; it will be of more use there.
the path into the garden is a bit of a quagmire, so we will wait till the ground has dried up a bit before tramping on it again, and we have covered the pile of compost to stop it from getting too wet. It will give our sore backs time to recover nas well; humping bags of rubbish hasn't done my sciatica much good....ouch
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 16/02/2010 : 17:45:29
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Lou, that is a good way to use that heap. I have a 5 yr old open compost heap which is now well matured (made by me so it has no glass or tins etc). In the summer I have kept it covered over with black polythene to prevent weeds from getting on to it and I have left it uncovered through the winter to allow frost to break it down. This winter I have kept it covered to keep it dry and plan to grow potatoes directly into it this spring and when they are havested the soil should be good enough to convert the heap into a raised bed.
SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 17/02/2010 : 11:39:34
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That's a good idea from Jan Lou about growing directly on that old open heap, you could plant a pumpkin on it & join in with the Steve/Mollski pumpkin challenge!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 17/02/2010 : 13:33:09
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It is indeed a good idea....but that heap will be put to better use replenishing the soil...that is a priority for me this year
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 15:32:08
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I have to admit that the idea of growing direct into the heap came to me last autumn after I had barrowed two loads of it to a diferent area of the plot! Being a lady of mature years and with no willing helpers I always look for an easy option these days. My several compost bins are placed at various points around the plot so that they can be emptied onto the bed nearest to them and then they are relocated to the next area that will need composting. I find this much easier and each year I dig a trench on a piece of ground that is not scheduled for immediate use and fill that over the season with annual weeds and then fill it in.
I am also a great user of green manure and leafmould for conditioning the soil. The last load of manure I had delivered nearly killed me off barrowing it onto the plot I just haven't got the strength for it now.
Cherry
Moderator
13929 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 17:32:20
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I have always sown direct into the heap. It fines down lovely over time. This year it is broad beans and next to that will be pumpkins (squash) in fresher and lumpier compost.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 21:27:36
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Originally posted by Janbrad
I have to admit that the idea of growing direct into the heap came to me last autumn after I had barrowed two loads of it to a diferent area of the plot! Being a lady of mature years and with no willing helpers I always look for an easy option these days. My several compost bins are placed at various points around the plot so that they can be emptied onto the bed nearest to them and then they are relocated to the next area that will need composting. I find this much easier and each year I dig a trench on a piece of ground that is not scheduled for immediate use and fill that over the season with annual weeds and then fill it in.
Thats a good idea of yours Jan....having compost bins at various locations in the garden.....will have to consider that one....
I am also a great user of green manure and leafmould for conditioning the soil. The last load of manure I had delivered nearly killed me off barrowing it onto the plot I just haven't got the strength for it now.
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I have a mind to sow some next season.....Like you I am of "mature years" and don't relish barrowing manure....I don't know how many years it has been since the plot was "fed"....but will do my best this year......but recent health issues prevent me doing much "heavy" work this year.....and an impending "holiday" courtesy of our local hospital.. will curtail any strenuous work on my part
Thats a good idea Jan....having compost bins at several locations in the garden...will have to think about that one
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 18/02/2010 : 23:09:12
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Yes, take it steady Lou and good luck with your stay in hospital
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 08:29:17
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Thanks Jan
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Piskie
Mrs
1603 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 09:13:19
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when you off on 'hols' Lou? Good luck and get back soon
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 11:11:23
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Thanks Piskie....8 March...
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Cherry
Moderator
13929 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 18:03:23
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Lou, I don't know what you are having done. You look good in your photos, but you don't go to hospital for nothing, so I hope your health is improved and you can get back to gardening quite soon. Maybe you will be better than ever. We will wait and see.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 19/02/2010 : 21:05:51
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Thank you Cherry....it is nothing serious and I am very hopeful I will be fitter than ever by...say the end of April.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
20 January 2011
6011 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 05:22:21
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I hope all goes well for you Loublou
grindle
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15010 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 06:33:33
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yes me too
pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 07:50:26
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Hope all goes well for you on your free holiday Lou, don't forget to take your laptop. I too will be attended by staff in blue next week but I doubt they will be giving us the same treatment They're going to put me in a propagator and graft some 'green fingers' on my hands.
grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 08:22:54
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good luck Ron, hope all goes well
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:24:00
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Good luck you two with your “holidays”.
Lou look after your back, there is so much more than gardening you’d have to give up if you damage it.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:39:19
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Thank you Esther, Grindle, Ron and WF for your kind thoughts. I hope everything goes well for you too Ron
WF...I'm watching my back...its not too bad at the mo
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 20/02/2010 : 09:41:03
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Was hoping to get some weeding done on the lottie today.....but am hampered by a thick blanket of snow.....grrr.......Ah well...there's always tomorrow
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
SueA
Tree
4965 Posts Posted - 23/02/2010 : 16:14:49
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Hope everything goes well for you Lou, you'll just have to give your orders to your hubby for what he can get on with at the lottie while you're recovering!
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 23/02/2010 : 17:36:10
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Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 25/02/2010 : 19:21:08
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Originally posted by Loublou
Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 25/02/2010 : 22:00:10
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You'd better believe it our Tel........You ain't seen nothin' yet.....lol.....
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 07:05:14
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Originally posted by tel7772
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Originally posted by Loublou
Thank you Sue....Hubby has a bit of building work to do (new compost bin to paint before putting together) and I shall of course be there to supervise. He can't do much bending down i.e. for weeding....he has got a bad back
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I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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Piskie
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1603 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 07:07:33
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Originally posted by tel7772
I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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I'll swap ya Tel, you work for me, I'll retire for you
pennyron
Tree
11738 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 08:03:28
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Originally posted by Piskie
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Originally posted by tel7772
I think i have changed my mind about retiring, sounds like hard work this retiring lark.
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I'll swap ya Tel, you work for me, I'll retire for you
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Nice one Piskie
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 16:44:33
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If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Janbrad
Mrs
1326 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 17:04:37
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I'll keep my fingers crossed Lou, for your lottie and mine
MotherGoose
Tree
18619 Posts Posted - 26/02/2010 : 21:18:23
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Originally posted by Loublou
If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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Have a good week Lou. Hope the weather is kind for you and you manage to get the veg beds marked out before your "holiday"
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 08:10:46
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Thanks Jan and MG..
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 11:53:20
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When is the Op Lou.?
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 27/02/2010 : 16:35:18
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Week on Monday Tel
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
tel7772
Mr
6891 Posts Posted - 28/02/2010 : 11:28:42
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Originally posted by MotherGoose
Originally posted by Loublou
If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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And tell Brian, the dahlias are a priority for tender loving care, after yourself of course, but if that was me it would be a toss up to see who got priority, you or the dahlias.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 28/02/2010 : 15:16:11
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 01/03/2010 : 14:19:34
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I have just had a phone call postponing my "holiday" for a week...I now go on the 15th March....at least it gives me another week to get some work done on the lottie.....as always, depending on the weather
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 05:40:02
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amazing what you can get done in a week
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:18:02
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Lou, have you thought about getting some of the weed suppressing fabric and laying it over areas you’ve yet to work on? I’ve used it on my vegetable garden over winter and it saved so much work in the spring. It’s tough stuff and I’ve used mine year after year, so it’s quite economical in the long run.
I know it would take quite a while to actually kill the weeds/grass under it but with the onset of spring it will stop them growing. When you get to that area it won’t be so much work.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 13:34:52
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We risked going to the lottie thismorning....even though the ground is well frosted. We put one of the compost bins in its permanent position. Marked out the potato bed and fleeced it, and made a start on cutting down the old rasp canes....they were certainly tough and are going to take a bit of digging out They will come in useful for supporting peas and runner beans.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Rosie8032
Moderator
11991 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 16:14:42
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Just think of all the lovely produce you'll end up with Lou, then all the work will seem worth it
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
20 January 2011
19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:59:41
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
20 January 2011 19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:59:41
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
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If we could get back on topic ahem... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is going to be dry next week so I can at least get my veg beds marked out. If I do that...perhaps OH will do a little gentle weeding for me while I am away..
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And tell Brian, the dahlias are a priority for tender loving care, after yourself of course, but if that was me it would be a toss up to see who got priority, you or the dahlias.
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Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 28/02/2010 : 15:16:11
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 01/03/2010 : 14:19:34
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I have just had a phone call postponing my "holiday" for a week...I now go on the 15th March....at least it gives me another week to get some work done on the lottie.....as always, depending on the weather
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
grindle
Mrs
15010 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 05:40:02
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amazing what you can get done in a week
Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
4074 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:18:02
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Lou, have you thought about getting some of the weed suppressing fabric and laying it over areas you’ve yet to work on? I’ve used it on my vegetable garden over winter and it saved so much work in the spring. It’s tough stuff and I’ve used mine year after year, so it’s quite economical in the long run.
I know it would take quite a while to actually kill the weeds/grass under it but with the onset of spring it will stop them growing. When you get to that area it won’t be so much work.
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Encouraging wildlife in Devon.
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 13:34:52
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We risked going to the lottie thismorning....even though the ground is well frosted. We put one of the compost bins in its permanent position. Marked out the potato bed and fleeced it, and made a start on cutting down the old rasp canes....they were certainly tough and are going to take a bit of digging out They will come in useful for supporting peas and runner beans.
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Rosie8032
Moderator
11991 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 16:14:42
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Just think of all the lovely produce you'll end up with Lou, then all the work will seem worth it
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Back to Aberdeenshire Rosie
20 January 2011
19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:59:41
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
20 January 2011 19839 Posts Posted - 02/03/2010 : 08:59:41
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Thanks WF....have already done that
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The answer lies in Northumberland soil.
Loublou
Mrs
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