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Post by Raymond on May 22, 2016 21:57:40 GMT
Very very sad news Ian . Moonlight you will be very very much missed On a happier note I am proud to say as of today this is mine. 22m x 9m allotment plot about a 20min walk from home. Plot has water . Rent is 61quid a year inclusive of the water. A lot of work to be done May not get it all done this season and I may forgo showing this season in order to get the plot fully operational plus have to buy shed , hoses etc... I will put up covers next year.  |
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Post by Lou78W on May 23, 2016 7:02:31 GMT
Great news Raymond!
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Post by SueA on May 23, 2016 7:52:32 GMT
That is good news Raymond, looks like it will keep you very busy!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 14:32:54 GMT
Glad to see you finally got your plot! Looks well worth the wait Raymond. As Sue commented you've got some work on your hands, but looks to be in a nice location. I'd be tempted to weedkill that grass whilst it's in active growth, after its gone brown it would make clearing out the weed a lot easier. Looking forward to seeing your Dahlias growing there next year! |
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Post by alan0747 on May 23, 2016 20:29:27 GMT
I got my 2nd allotment, specifically for dahlias last year about October time, and now have it turned round ready for planting. below, before and after...   |
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Post by alan0747 on May 23, 2016 20:40:01 GMT
the 2nd picture was taken a month ago, the diggings all finished now and beds all marked out.
My plan of attack was glypho 3 times, then scorched earth policy with industrial flame thrower to frazzle all weed seeds, then methodically dig to try to get all bind weed roots and couch grass wicks.
Up till now, there is very little is showing through, just the odd thistle, then i just zap them
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 21:08:39 GMT
Well done Alan, lot of hard graft to turn that jungle around. Proves that no matter how overgrown a plot is, you can always do something with it.
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Post by Cat on May 24, 2016 16:21:45 GMT
Going to plant my biggest plants out next week (half term so off all week) going to try using ground control for first time. I won't have irrigation this season so any advice re watering? Hole size? Or how not to kill my plants would be gratefully received.
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Post by alan0747 on May 25, 2016 17:31:01 GMT
I got my first 30 dahlias in yesterday, Avoca Amanda and Kenora Valentine, They were late flowering of me last year so thought I would plant them earlier to see if I could gee them up a bit. Glad I protected them with milk bottles as its been cold and rainy here today,   Hoping to get the rest in this weekend |
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Post by ian on May 26, 2016 6:54:03 GMT
I got my 2nd allotment, specifically for dahlias last year about October time, and now have it turned round ready for planting. below, before and after... Well done Alan you have worked hard and I am sure you will grow well on there. Tell me Alan in the first photo, did you manage to catch and tame lady we can see in the long grass Hehe. All my very best, I hope you have a great season. I |
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Post by ian on May 30, 2016 16:49:07 GMT
All planted up far too many planted 618 to 36 varietie, what a cracking day, knackered (sorry Lou) hehe
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Post by johndoe on May 30, 2016 18:28:13 GMT
All planted up far too many planted 618 to 36 varietie, what a cracking day, knackered (sorry Lou) hehe You've certainly been a very busy boy. Haven't got mine out yet, but been busy getting up the posts for my covers. Just have to sort out the cross members permanently, but the posts are all cemented in. It's a small area, 6.5m X 11m, but it's a start. Certainly had fun putting them up with all the wind and rain we've had this bank holiday weekend. Enjoying a nice cold beer now.......cheers all 
 
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Post by ian on May 30, 2016 20:11:39 GMT
Still love the wonky shed
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Post by johndoe on May 31, 2016 13:30:21 GMT
Still love the wonky shed It's only the contents that's holding it up |
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Post by daisy on May 31, 2016 13:47:52 GMT
johndoe After erecting something the size of the dahlia house which took skill, surely that wee shed is fixable!
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