Tiggy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have a large garden with poly tunnel raised beds fruit trees compost bins the lot, real back yard allotment but my arthritis is preventing me doing all that I used to. A fellow omleteer has agreed to help me with it and share the produce We had a lovely evening last night making plans all very exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Glad to hear it Tiggy, I remember your lovely garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 thankyou,, its looking a little sad at the moment a little overgrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 How nice Many hands make light work...the work is so much easier if you have company too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What a great idea - you get a tidy garden, and a share in the produce presumably, and fellow Omleteer gets some more space for growing things. That sounds like a win/win situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 What a great idea - you get a tidy garden, and a share in the produce presumably, and fellow Omleteer gets some more space for growing things. That sounds like a win/win situation! absolutely right, i may need another freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What a lovely idea . Sounds perfect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What a great idea and a great way to pass on your gardening knowledge, I love trying to grow things but lack of space and know how is a problem. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I managed to empty 3 compost bins clear 2 raised beds and plant red onions this weekend - now i just need my mate around to help me clear the poly tunnel and we're off Time to look at those see catalogues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Our council has an initiative going whereby elderly/disabled people with gardens let young(er) people in the community without their own gardens grow veg etc in return for helping with the garden maintenance. It also gives the less mobile people a chance to socialise a bit more and I think the fact the scheme has taken off is a huge testament to the fact that not all young people are yobs If I didn't have my own garden, I'd be very keen to have an arrangement such as this, Tiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Our council has an initiative going whereby elderly/disabled people with gardens let young(er) people in the community without their own gardens grow veg etc in return for helping with the garden maintenance. It also gives the less mobile people a chance to socialise a bit more and I think the fact the scheme has taken off is a huge testament to the fact that not all young people are yobs I agree a few years a go 2 lads turned up every Monday for me to patch them up because they had been drinking and fighting at the weekend. One monday I saw the two of them outside my room yet again but the elderly chap before them was telling me how he loved his allotment but couldnt cope with it any more. So I got the two of them into my room and told them the problem. both agreed to help the old chap with his veggies for a pint or two 2 years later both of them got a job with the parkes department and the old chap goes for sunday lunch with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Now that IS a win-win situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great story and great idea Tiggy. Good luck to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 poly tunnel is cleared, so much junk !!! hippo bag now full, OH barrowed in all the new pea shingle last night for me to sort out tonight, and I got a second hand shed. A chap up the road makes them for a living and had one returned because the owner wanted a bigger one so he let me have it for half price, and is going to erect it for me next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Oooo, does he get many back? I could do with a new shed.... I doubt that mine will last the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Twiggy, what a fantastic story, brought a tear to my eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I agree a few years a go 2 lads turned up every Monday for me to patch them up because they had been drinking and fighting at the weekend. One monday I saw the two of them outside my room yet again but the elderly chap before them was telling me how he loved his allotment but couldnt cope with it any more. So I got the two of them into my room and told them the problem. both agreed to help the old chap with his veggies for a pint or two 2 years later both of them got a job with the parkes department and the old chap goes for sunday lunch with them What agreat story - good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Oooo, does he get many back? I could do with a new shed.... I doubt that mine will last the winter If he has any more I will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Twiggy, what a fantastic story, brought a tear to my eye! Twiggy I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Oooo, does he get many back? I could do with a new shed.... I doubt that mine will last the winter If he has any more I will let you know Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
