one more dig

[shirlton]

Well folks just one more visit to the plot and every inch of it has been dug. It's been hard work but so rewarding to see it done. Ive just sewn my japanese onions and chanced another row of leaf beet. We should be picking our first runners next week, thats 9 weeks from seed to fruit. I really didn't expect things to go so well considering the field that it was when we started. I think the ground must have been bursting at the seams waiting to grow something. The fact that we both have the time to devote to it has had a lot to do with it. I remember when we had a plot 10 years ago when we were both working, it seemed that every chance we had to go to the plot, either the weather or something else used to stop us. Now we can spend all the time we want up there. My arms are still recovering from cutting a;ll the brambles down but they are now controlled. I'm gonna send my tenner off to the site so that I can post some pics for you to see.

[shirlton]

[Grant]

Well done

[Rosyred]

Just as I took on the allotment in Oct 05 I started working so don't have alot of time only weekends to go so I envy you.......

[lorna]

Shirlton. Brilliant . This retiring lark is pretty good isn't it? Only thing I have found is that now I can't always think of the date and sometimes have to think what day of the week it is ;D ;D.

[dingerbell]

Well Done!!! I took over a Lottie 2 years ago which hadn't seen a fork for over 5 years. When I started I couldn't believe that in such a short time I would be almost self sufficient in fabulous tasy and healthy veggies. More power to you both. Keep digging....it never stops... ;D

[saddad]

Turning thatch often gives excellent crops... only if the grass has been regularly strimmed and removed will the soil be poor, like old meadows...
all that grass has been dying down and put humus into the very top soil...
the trick is to keep up the fertility by adding lots of stuff to replace the stuff you take off the plot and eat...
;D

[weedbusta]

well done, it's a great feeling when you can see all your hard work has paid off. i look forward to seeing the pics soon.