The first digging on my allotment :-)
That wee corner filled this wheelbarrow 4 times!!
As expected the weeds have had a field day. Mum reckons it's been more than a year since the plot was last worked. No problem, I'm just going to take my time and dig a little each time I go. My immediate plans are to put in potatoes, leeks, onions and courgettes. I have some sweetcorn but not too sure if they're hardy enough for our damp climate. A neighbouring plot has some but theirs are much bigger than mine. I'm going to put in a bench so I can sit down and have breaks/lunch. There are no sheds on the site so I'll need to take my tools with me each time or invest in some sort of low level locker with a padlock.
Everyone there was friendly with a few coming over to introduce themselves and wish me well. I think I'm going to enjoy it there :-)
My goodness, that looks like a lot of work. You'll definitely need a bench for regular breaks. I admire the fact that you are taking this on, but I'm sure it will be well worth it.
ReplyDeleteThey are usually a friendly bunch at the allotments, you'll have lots of like minded friends in no time and a wealth of information to pick up on. It's backbreaking at first though you have my every sympathy.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you google 'no dig' gardening by Charles Dowling - far easier on the back!!! Xxx
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