BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 hi all i took receipt of my new allotment this last week, its abolutely massive, it is a new development in the village of a previous agricultural tie land, the farmer came and rotivated it with a tractor, and we have our section which is great. i have spent about 6 hours the last couple of days preparing the soil, planting out. i have done so far, 2 beds of onions, 3 rows of potatoes (different varieties), french beans, cabbage, cauli, brussels - i have yet to plant leeks when ready, carrots, parsnips, mange tout and sugar snaps, leaving a little left over for some strawberries. at the bottom of the old paddock, there is a spare bit of land (quite a bit really) - i have been told that i can use this if required to raise anything - so my thought was either get a couple of pigs, or raise table birds?, my neighbour is willing to share this side, and he has loads of previous farming experience - still undecided. but yet so excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Sounds idyllic and raising a pig or two and table birds could be a possibility for you and your nightbour and could be very nice You have been lucky that it was rotovated over for you already and you could start straight away too good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Congratulations . Sounds like you've been busy . I've got the veg growing bug as well now - but my family try to sidle off sideways when I'm waxing lyrical about the latest shoot that's appeared . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How wonderful! Good luck with all your plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 That sounds really exciting, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Great, go the whole hog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Fantastic lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Great news Celebrate the successes and forget the failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 lucky you, how lovely the farmer turned it over for you, just the right time of year too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 How super. I'd be taping into the neighbour's expertise like a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thats great news! South Leics is going allotment mad! Our allotment association are talking about having some talks and things, I'll give you a shout if anything comes up - you are only down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 That sounds fabulous, you're so lucky. Let us know what you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
