Martin B Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 What a great day! First of all the local paper and THE SUN have agreed to publish an article on my quail! Second of all, just before the photographer from THE SUN came, I got a call from the Allotment Secretary and she has an allotment for me! It's practically just behind our car park, so not very long at all! I will post some photos tomorrow when I go up to my plot for the first time!!!!!! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Wow Martin that is fantastic news! And I am so Our village has none, but enough people have now asked for one that they have to provide one. The land has been agreed, but not likely to be open until the end of the year. My name is on the list, but don't know whether I will be one of the first to get one or not! Can't wait to see your pictures. And well done on your media debut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 There is no stopping this boy!!!! Congratulations Martin. I think we had a suspicion, from one or two little things you let slip!! Will it need much work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congratulations Martin Will you be putting in a row of spuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congratulations Martin What a wonderful day for you Well done on getting your allotment you deserve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Great news Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 What a wonderful week you're having Martin! Which local paper? - save me having to buy the Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 What fantastic news Martin!! Well done you! Can't wait to see the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well done Martin....just dont neglect your school work! When is it going to be in the Sun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congratulations Martin, allotments are fab, i'm off to spend the day there today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Fab news Martin Pass some of your good luck over here will you? Can I have some pictures/links of the articles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Woo hoo! :dance: Well done Martin! There's a two year waiting list for allotments in our area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Regarding articles etc. Anybody who wants a copy of the article, I wouldn't mind photocopying it. I'm unsure which Sun it shall be in! Lesley, it's the Alcester Chronicle who are doing the cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Can you send me some copies Martin? Perhap you could scan them and link them to the forum. I am sure that the Omlet lads would be interested too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well done Martin. That will keep you busy in the school holidays Next thing we'll hear - you've got a market stall selling your organic veg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Martin im so pleased for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 congratulations! my allotment is as much of an obsession as my chickens! and you've got it at just the right time of year too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 What more could I ask for? I met the allotment secretary at the allotments today at precisely 5.15pm! I was so excited, I didn't think I would be as excited as I was! Well this is the view of the site from the gate, you can see my plot already! Here's mine from the far side! It's 22ftx65ft, it's quite big really. The previous owners took over a few months back, but gave in really quickly. They had started to do something, one bed is perfectly dug, it just needs a few little weeds taking out. I have a huge apple tree in the middle! I am now also the proud owner of this stunning greenhouse! There are several panes of glass that are smashed, but the previous owner has bought a new door and new panes off glass, and they have just been left on the site! So my Dad is going to set it up for me! I will keep tomatoes, melons, chillis and cucumbers in here! The two pictures above are the ones either side of mine, they are complete contrasts really, the one is dedicated to fruit and veg, whereas the other is very much a wildilife and pleasure garden, it has a really cute pond, and some lovely plants, it looks stunning! Well back on my plot, there was work to be done, I spent 3 hours digging a bed next to my greenhouse! Below is a picture, see how rich the soil looks! Stupidly, I didn't take a "Before" photo, so instead I took a picture of the composter, which is now 1/4 full of weeds, where 3 hours ago it was empty! I mentioned a well dug bed earlier, that had just simply grown weeds, well I set Sean to work with some of those... Another great thing about the plot is that there is akready a strawverry bed, with loads of flowering plants! There are plenty to last us the summer, there are 2 further small apple trees here. Well that's a quick tour, moor soon! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Wow martin you are so lucky your plot looks great already and the greenhouse is a real bonus, can't wait to see it in a few months time ............Good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Wow...Martin, it looks beautiful....with a tree to rest under....idyllic! The composter and greenhouse are beauties. This should keep you out of mischief over the summer. Keep us posted....with lots more pictures over the coming months! Mind your back...don't overdo the digging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That is fantastic Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 How wonderful!!!! - how come when I took over an allotment years ago it was a terrible mess I hope you really enjoy it Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Wow it looks fab! Has certainly given me ideas...oh wont be happy though So what are you going to plant then? Such big decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Wow Martin What a fantastic allotment and a greenhouse too That should keep you busy It looks ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I can't believe how good your plot looks Martin, ours was overgrown with weeds up to five feet high and was chock full of bindweed. We are still fighting a constant battle with bindweed and dandelions as the plot opposite ours is neglected. We also border a school playground, not so quiet on a weekday lunchtime Take things slowly getting your plot just how you want it. It may take a couple of seasons but this way you'll have time to make good decisions about where to put things. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
