Martin B Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Well all may be doom and gloom weather wise an keeping me away from the allotment, but something else brought a smile to my face today. This lovely package of goods... It is a present from my grandma and grandad, they have both supported me throughout the whole process of getting an allotment, buying me seeds, gardening equipment here and there! I'm so greatful. Today's parcel included, a garden fleece, some raffia (for tying tomatos to canes etc) some clips for my greenhouse. Some plastic wiring for attatching stronger, taller plants such as runner beans to their support canes. There was also 4 packs of seeds, a variety of cabbage, pea, parsnip and brocolli! By the way, this is a copy from my blog, I didn't feel I needed to rewrite the story. I have posted 2 articles on my blog today, you can read the other at http://www.martin-blyth.vox.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 i,m very peased for you, what generous grandparents. i have just planted some sweetcorn, lettuce and basil, along with lots of potatoes which seen to be taking over. looks like we might have a bumper harvest this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Oh Martin how fab and what a lovely thing to do for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 What a thoughtful gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 What a fab pressie! Lovely Grandparents! Do they need/want another Granson?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 That's a really thoughtful gift you were given Martin, wish I had grandad gave me things like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 That's lovely Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 That's great Martin - wonderful kick start to your allotmenteering! Bet your Grandparents are dead chuffed to be able to buy you things like that - rather than the usual computer games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hopefully the rain will stop and I'll be able to get up the allotment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Brilliant, just think how fit you'll be with all that carrying and digging, and of all those blisters on yoru hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 My hands haven't been to bad actually, the back of my heels have faired the worst. My crocs are a bit scraggy now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 How's your back?....I've been having sleepless nights worrying about you overdoing the digging! Fab present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 It's not too bad, sometimes it is a bit achey! But my Grandad has a chair up at the allotment so I sit on that. No chance of doing sport yet though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hi Martin - what a lovely present & a great allotment! I admire any young person who can drag themselves away from tv / computer games and do something useful in the fresh air! Your allotment is coming on leaps and bounds already. Have you made a drawing of what you are having where? Any plans for a pond / herb garden maybe? Just think you can even grow your mum her own bouquet! Ideas are endless with a plot that size. Enjoy it Martin - you should be able to get to it today - weather not too bad! You'll have to get yourself some of those crocs georgie wellies!!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Lucky boy Martin what a thoughtful present from your grandparents Well done on the allotment it's looking really good now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
