Author Topic: What are your allotment jobs today? (Read 8318 times)

reddyreddy · « **on:** April 18, 2009, 08:39:49 »

It's looking to be a sunny day here in the south east so a full day over at the allotment is planned. What jobs is everyone planning on doing in their allotments today? :D

grannyjanny · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:53:31 »

OH built a double composter yesterday so that will be going up. I shall be weeding out the couche grass that is coming through & planting the rest of the onions & probably having a natter.
Janet

nilly71 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:56:49 »

I have an area that will be used for two raised bed to be cleared but i usually get carried away doing other stuff ::)

I might finnish building the d.i.y green house or shredder but seeds need sowing.

I will probebly spend half the time talking to others ;D

Neil

grannyjanny · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:58:41 »

Glad I'm not the only natterer.
Janet

reddyreddy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:45:38 »

I too will be wrestling with couche grass and after that planting some peas and pots, ideally, if time also some early french beans under fleece.

betula · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:52:35 »

Well you have to have a natter don't you?? ;D

My compost area is a right mess,falling down really.As it is nearly empty at the moment I am going to remove all the old wood and create a new bed on that area.I am going to order one of those plastic composters off the council.

So that is what I am going to do today. ;D

grannyjanny · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:20:34 »

What a pity you're not near us Betula, we have 2 going spare.
Janet

betula · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:21:57 »

Groan ;Dstory of my life grannyjanny ;D

thifasmom · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:51:15 »

no allotmet but in the garden I'll be adding soil to my potato planters, potting up my yardlong beans, sowing some seeds, and other small jobs that will surely crop up.

daisydoo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:52:52 »

I was planning to plant my seed potatoes and plant out some peas on the allotment. At home I was going to sow my pre germinated parsnip seeds in large pots on the patio, but a bad back has reared its ugly head and scuppered these plans. >:(

littlebabybird · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:23:39 »

i have to plant the last of my mains,
earth up the earlys
sow more peas, carrots, spinach
sow turnips, sweed

transplant umm cant remember what

pot on toms and chillis ( at home )

lbb

Digeroo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:07:45 »

Went to allotment yesterday and things were a bit soggy underfoot. .

Today I will sit and pot up seedlings. Been pulling up some grass - first time for weeks that the soil have not been rock hard.

siandc · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:25:49 »

Mostly digging out brambles still. :(
Getting there though, have about 3/4 of our new half plot pretty clear at the moment.
A bit of hoeing and tidying and earthing up the 'taters.
At home we got LOADS of 2nd hand pots from freecycle so we'll be cleaning them and potting on some seedlings! ;D

northener · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:35:07 »

Sowing seeds, just come home for a bit of dinner.

Lottie103 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:37:34 »

Digging up bambles & other assorted roots here too. Though judging by the number of weeds that have sprung up over the last few days with all the rain we've had, looks like I might have to leave OH to dig while I weed ;D. Hoping to get some carrots sown too!

simmo116 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2009, 14:24:06 »

to plant out sunday lunch brasicas but got to plot and had left them at home.....DOH! so i half burried my bean coffins so i dont have to buy loads of compost

reddyreddy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2009, 14:44:53 »

Aren't we busy bees! :D

I have just come back from my allotment and fought the couche grass, planted four rows of french beans (2 x yellow and 2 x purple) and 2 rows of peas, manured a couple of trenches for runners and measured up for some bird netting for my fruit patch. A nice feeling of accomplishment side by side my aching back!

saddad · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2009, 15:04:20 »

Half way house... in for a spot of lunch. Sited my tall obelisk (bought for my Birthday last July)... drilled holes in some slabs put the legs through and buried. If it stays up right will decide on permanent planting next year... :)

Justy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2009, 18:29:31 »

Sooooo gorgeous here today! 8)

I have sown carrots and another bed of peas, planted a globe artichoke (to give it a go as never tried it before), sown some beetroot, made a little pond out of a big trug thing, planted some herbs and thats about it! Could have stayed there all night it was so lovely.

electric landlady · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2009, 19:20:53 »

Mmmmm what a lovely day I've had :) :) :)

Planted the rest of the spuds
Made 2 paths out of weed control fabric and pallets
Weeded the onions
Strimmed the grassy bits
Noticed I have loads of baby gooseberries coming along
Sat in the sun drinking tea

Ahhhhhh

And I get to do it all again tomorrow 8) 8)

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