AMO Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) After nearly 4 years on the waiting list we have finally got a plot at our local allotments! We haven't seen it yet - all we know is that it has a shed One of DH's customers has given us a greenhouse (provided we take it down and clear the area for her!) We are off to see it tomorrow night after work - I'm very excited as the chickens took over what was our veggie plot at home! Edited July 14, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Fantastic news Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thats brilliant! You must be so excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 wow, brilliant remember to take your camera the first time you go, you will be amazed at the progress you make in your first year cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Great news We have our allotment for 10 years and we've almost got the hang of it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That's great news Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 We saw the plot last night - it is a 1/2 plot but is plenty big enough for us! This is the view from the shed end looking to the end of the plot : And this is looking down to shed : The plot was leased by an elderly gentleman from the village who is no longer able to use it. He had hoped to be able to look after this year but finally admitted it was too much. So we have a blank canvas to start with. On Sunday we will clear the area at the far end of the plot and get the green house in place. Then we'll start to clear the rest of the plot and build raised beds as we go. We'll also get some compost bins on the go - at last the chick poo can do more than go in the green bin! The shed is a bit rickety but will do for now - we might try and get a slightly bigger one in the sales or from freecycle. I doubt we will get a lot from it this year but have time to plan and plant for next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Get that rotavator out Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 WoW!!! Lucky you!! Raised beds would be my preference too, much easier to manage. I look forward to the work-in-progress pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Get that rotavator out Annie! The soil underneath is not too bad. The allotment manager did turn it all over about 3 months ago so we'll do the same, pull out the majority and then cover with weed control fabric to kill anything off as we go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 See if you can get some old carpet from freecycle Annie - there's always some on offer on ours. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You could dig a little plot and sow some stuff now....just to keep you entertained while you work. It seems a shame to have nothing to harvest! I would suggest some beetroot, kohl rabi, rainbow chard, all year round cauliflowers/cabbages, spring onions, japanese bunching onions (which stand all winter) pak choi, florence fennel, turnips and swede. Some, like the beets and swede will only grow to mini size before winter sets in but then, mini size is most tender and delicious....imagine your boxing day dinner being mainly home grown!!! congratulations! Tara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Get that rotavator out Annie! I wouldn't all that'll do is chop up any perenial weed roots up and make the job worst next year hand dig a bit at a time don't kill your self but above all try to get a bit of a crop that way you'll get a reward for the work you are doing in there's still time to get leeks in some one on the site is bound to have some it's not to late for salads winter cabbage and onions, carrots you could also put some second cropping spuds in for christmas I say this as an allottment Chairman, it's advise we gave to the new plot holders that have taken plots on since spring bank holiday one in the last 2 weeks which was in about the same condition as your plot and they've got a little crop in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Top advice SJP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Top advice SJP thank you I try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thanks for all the advice folks! I'll post some progress pics as we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
