newbie saying hi

[gerkin]

Another vote for don't break your neck, do only what you can, and the wonder of weed suppressant coverings...  ;D

Also, remember to take lots and lots of pictures as you go. It's the best encouragement in the world for the days when you feel you're getting nowhere.
Oh, and keep records of what crops you planted where (photos are good for this, too). It's amazing how easy it is to forget after a couple of years, and if you're going to rotate crops year on year, it's info you'll need.

Welcome to A4A Gerkin and Jimbo.

hi triffid whats that your riding ? i have a er5 for daily commute and 600 fazer for play :)

[gerkin]

[gerkin]

as cleared on may 2

[gerkin]

2 beds of spuds in may4

[1066]

that's great progress gerkin  ;D

[cacran]

Hi Jim and Gherkin, welcome to the site.

My allotment is my sanctuary. My OH goes out on his Fazer1000! LOL

[gaz2000]

welcome guys

great progress,thumbs up

[gerkin]

updated pics only managed a few hours after work in the last week but getting there!

[Jayb]

Looks like it is coming on a treat, have you decided on what you are planting/sowing?

[gerkin]

Looks like it is coming on a treat, have you decided on what you are planting/sowing?

3 beds off spuds on left assortment in other beds may try punpkins never had the space to grow before!

[triffid]

hi triffid whats that your riding ? i have a er5 for daily commute and 600 fazer for play :)

Ah, that, oh pickled one, is me taking a spin down memory lane on a bit of wonderful ancient history: the Kwacker 750 turbo...  a real milestone bike of her time.  8)

Nice to have a work bike and a play bike. *sigh* Only have one bike between OH and me now, so it has to be a good allrounder: the VFR 800 vtec.

Back on-topic, I am mega-impressed with your progress.
Now, if you're even thinking of growing pumpkins, start your lottie compost heap right away.  :)

[Manouche]

welcome gherkin and jim hope you have many happy hours on your allotments.
enjoy your first season.

[gerkin]

welcome gherkin and jim hope you have many happy hours on your allotments.
enjoy your first season.

enjoy the end off your season! come on pompey you can beat them wst london  blues

[Jeannine]

Welcome to you both and good luck XX Jeanninr

[gerkin]

about 5  hours work since last pic mainly digging out old tent and 2 plastic sheets !!!!getting there slowly but surely  ,now have 3 beds each side ,spuds showing -radishes in between spuds as there a quick crop

[gerkin]

update,,,,,,,spuds coming on a treat ,,,,
odds n sods in other 3 beds

[caroline7758]

Looking good! :D

[landimad]

Looking great there Gerkin and a big HI from me to you.

[Jayb]

It's come on a treat  ;D

[1066]

bet you are well chuffed!  ;D

[gerkin]

well what a productive 1st 5 months loads of spuds courgettes onions sweetcorn toms cues beans  ,too late with the butternut and  pumpkin but will have a better gameplan next year ,well happy cheers for all the advice ;)