Author Topic: Digging (Read 6111 times)

keef · « **on:** November 28, 2005, 12:50:15 »

I love it, could'nt get enough done other weekend. Might tie a torch to my spade and get some more done tonite!

derbex · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2005, 12:58:21 »

Hate it,

or rather it hates me -I'm off to the chiropractor tomorrow :(

Jeremy

Derekthefox · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2005, 13:05:47 »

I love it at this time of year, because it keeps me fit, warm and gives me a good appetite. I do my digging in moderation, interspersed with other activities like hedge trimming, and bonfire making ...

Derekthefox :D

Lily · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2005, 14:09:15 »

Don't like digging, not at the moment anyway. I've got RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) from using this mouse too much. ;D ;D So if it snows here in Leeds, I won't be able to dig us out.

Still no snow yet, but there's still time :'( :'(

Lily

sammyd · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2005, 14:11:37 »

i thought i didnt enjoy it.....

but thoroughly enjoyed it all weekend.... but cant wait til plot is all dug :D

chriszog · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2005, 14:29:04 »

I must say that I LOVE it. I must be a bit of a saddo because I seem to love soil and its make up. Sometimes if I find a large clod I find myself picking it to pieces to find whats in it. Following worm tracks and other things. That must be why it always seems to take me ages to dig an area.
I also Like worms and make sure that they are okay if I dig them up. I now only dig with a fork and not a spade as I hate it when I chop them in half. No they dont divide in two and both live.
Regards
Chris

lorna · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2005, 15:34:43 »

Could we have a third vote. Sometimes!!! Depends on my sciatica ;D

robkb · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2005, 15:37:29 »

Thought I'd hate it, but since taking on my lotty I've discovered I quite enjoy it! Peace and quiet and just me and my spade, and the crows cawing away in the trees - a lovely way to spend an afternoon...

Cheers,
Rob ;)

vee · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2005, 15:38:09 »

Love it when it's the second year of digging it and it's much easier. The first time round it's all couch grass and brambles and hate that.

Melbourne12 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2005, 16:48:35 »

I have to say that I quite enjoy it. There's a quiet satisfaction to be had as the area of dug soil slowly and steadily increases.

redimp · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2005, 17:21:09 »

Quote from: lorna on November 28, 2005, 15:34:43

Could we have a third vote. Sometimes!!! Depends on my sciatica ;D

I agree with Lorna that a third option would have been better - I usually like digging but sometimes with my weed strewn plot it can be a bit of a bind though. However, found I could not do any of my other weekend work this weekend until I had gone and done a bit of digging (circs did conspire against me again though this w/e so have not done enough)

PS - I have been thinking of getting a head torch as strapping one to my fork/spade would be additional weight.

Lily · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2005, 18:50:52 »

3000+ members and only 14 votes. Where is everyone?

I do believe Bob Flowerdew doesn't dig at all.

Lily

flower · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2005, 18:54:05 »

Quote from: Lily on November 28, 2005, 18:50:52

3000+ members and only 14 votes. Where is everyone?

I do believe Bob Flowerdew doesn't dig at all.

Lily

nope he doesn't seem to hes in the January issue of kitchen garden saying don't dig personally i like digging but then I'm crazy ;)

DaveM · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2005, 19:07:53 »

I love digging.....great exercise.

I often refer to my allotment as my green gym.

Dave

fbgrifter · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2005, 19:09:57 »

i've also noticed that what my lotment neighbours call digging i call weeding, or aerating. digging means diiferent things to different folks.

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2005, 19:14:22 »

Well, I voted, but am a third option gal! I've covered some of the plot, and dug some which is very satisfying and am undecided as to the rest!! But I'm very similar to Chris, it takes me forever to dig, cos I'm so busy moving worms out of the way, you'd think they'd have gotten the idea by now... ::) Voted love it, by the way, cos sometimes there's nothing like it! When you've finished and stand back and admire the earth....
Lottie

lorna · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2005, 19:34:42 »

Redclanger. Well my thoughts are that if we get the severe winter we have been promised my weeds will die and by spring my sciatica will be better ;D In actual fact I had dug the flower borders earlier and have dug most of the tiny area I am going to grow veg in next year.. I still have a piece of ground about 25ft by 4ft which is going to be hard work but would like to get it ready for more veg. On the other hand I am toying with the idea of raised bed.(save all the hard digging??) Happy digging. :) :)

adam04 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2005, 20:04:54 »

think we need a depends.

I dont mind doing little bits, especially if tyhe ground is nice, but like if i was to dig the clay at the moment with all the water, wouldnt enjoy that at all.

Thats why i have a rotavtor, also dont like the digigng while im doing it, but once its doen it feels good!

sid · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2005, 20:53:25 »

hate it i think i just got my allot tryed it at the weekend just taking the sods off only did 2 rows it was hard work and very cold and my grandson never helped mutch lol

terrace max · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2005, 21:01:16 »

I actually love digging but reckon it's better for me than for the soil. So I don't.

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