Originally signed up on A4A back around last September as we had taken acquisition of our "new" allotment.... Well to say it was slightly grown over was an understatement.... The plot (which was actually just over 2 plots) had been dorment for several years, but had been worked constantly before for a good 10 years or so. This meant that the plot itself was quite good once we found the earth..! So afte a few weeks/months of back breaking digging (eventually had to get a mechanical digger in to help clear the top layer) and preparing I can happily say we are now succesfully growing lots of different veggis and fruit...
New Pots
Runner Beans
Broad Beans
Mange Tout
Sweet Corn
Raddishes
Beetroot
Parsnips
Onions
Spring Onions
Carrots
Shallots
Garlic
Leeks
Cabbage
Spinach
Lettuce
Brussels
Cauliflower
Swede
Marrow
Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkins
Butter Nut Squash
Tomatoes (several varieties)
Strawberrys
Raspberry
Goosberrys
Olives
Apples
Plums
Pears
and lots and lots of flowers
So being so pleased with myself and my mother I thought I would share the photos with you...
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/simplyit@btinternet.com/album?.dir=/d889re2&.src=ph
enjoy.... ;D
Next steps we will be planning a little more carefully, have approx 25lbs of runner beans means my freezer is full to the brim, the same with Broad Beans and Marrows. All my friends have been treated to deliveries of fresh veg lately, and stuffed marrow seems to be a favourite at the moment...
Do think thought that all this lack of rain has caused my arms to lenghten by about 4 inches each due to lugging watering cans around...!
Have fun and good luck to all,
Crusher...
p.s. currently looking in to keeping chickens (approx 6) in the garden now as well to become more self sufficient, so any advice would be greatfully received...
wow crusher-you've worked really hard-its a beautiful area now compared to what it was...well done-like sproutys plot yours is fab-i am envious of yours now!
kitty
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WOW! Lots of hard work gone into that, very well done!
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v impressive Crusher! Well done! :) :)
My back is aching just looking at the work you have done ;D ;D Brilliant, congratulations.
Lorna
What a fabulous plottie, and all your own work! :o :D
Hope you are well chuffed crusher, so pleased you took the before photos or no-one would believe it!
Congratulations on making a piece of the planet so productive and beautiful :)
wow, very inspiring - those raised beds look so neat and beautiful
What a transformation :o well done it`s looking fab now.
WOWEEE! What work and how well you've done. Incredible transformation. Many congrats.
p.s. currently looking in to keeping chickens (approx 6) in the garden now as well to become more self sufficient, so any advice would be greatfully received...
Lots of experienced chicken keepers here, go and chat in the Forum?
Good luck and hope to see more pix of your lotty - and chix - in due course.
Cheers! Lishka
what a difference a year and lots of hard work can make.
inspirational. well done you.
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That's amazing. Took me some years to get mine all shipshape! (and even now the bindweed is in charge in the soft fruit area).
Your raised beds will fill up as you add manure etc over the next few years :) and then you'll get even better crops!
moonbells ;D
Wow- that really is impressive! well done!