Photo of Our First Allotment!

**allotmentlady** · 15-01-2009, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Rhona View Post

Well, *wipes tiny but happy tear from corner of eye* here it is!

The shed is brilliant - really sturdy and secure locks (although apparently no problems really with breaking in). The plot's not huge but it's just the right size for us.

I'm going to order artichoke plants - I've been dreaming of growing them for years! Thinking of having a couple of raised beds, and little greenhouse (swoon) next to shed.

Sooo excited!

how lovely, well done, I was wondering how our rusty wheelbarrow managed to get to your allotment!!! LOL,

seriously, nice sized plot, you must be soooooooooo excited"

**ailsasyl** · 15-01-2009, 02:01 PM

looks good Rhona! We will need pics once you've got it up to scratch

di · 15-01-2009, 02:10 PM

It's perfect!!Also doesn't look like it's been long since last worked so not too much heavy work ahead.Have fun making your plans!..really pleased for you!

**HeyWayne** · 15-01-2009, 02:18 PM

Love it - you'll soon be there with SweetPea and No1 babby tottering around.

The shed looks very Grand Designs - previous tenent Kevin McCloud?

**Nicos** · 15-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Looks great!
Remember to get a couple of water butts before they become scarce in the hot summer we're going to have!
Looking forward to seeing it develop!

Well done!

**RedThorn** · 15-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Rhona View Post

Well, *wipes tiny but happy tear from corner of eye* here it is!

The shed is brilliant - really sturdy and secure locks (although apparently no problems really with breaking in). The plot's not huge but it's just the right size for us.

I'm going to order artichoke plants - I've been dreaming of growing them for years! Thinking of having a couple of raised beds, and little greenhouse (swoon) next to shed.

Sooo excited!

Catches quickly so you don't hurt yourself in the swoon

and it even has your first raised bed in the art deco sytle of a wheelbarrow

Congrats and happy growing!

**kirsty b** · 15-01-2009, 02:27 PM

Congrats! Renember the excitement of getting mine even though it was covered in 8ft high brambles and stingers.
HAppy growing this year.

**SlugLobber** · 15-01-2009, 02:41 PM

*see Sluglobber go GREEN with envy!!!*

That looks brilliant!

**Mags** · 15-01-2009, 02:49 PM

Hi Rhona, its such a good feeling to have your own allotment is'nt it. I had mine on Nov 1st. I was absolutely thrilled (and horrified to see the mess the previous owner had left). Being so late in the year I know that I had to clear it all away before I could do any digging but hey ho - hard graft never hurt anyone - even tho I am only able to get in there at weekends until the day gets lighter. Hubby and I have worked all hours available over crimbo and newyear back and forth to the recycle yard with glass, rotten plastic,rusty buckets and rotten wood. The neighbours say its the first time in 3 yrs that the plot looks cared for, and we have'nt even dug it over yet. Because its 200sq mtrs I shall have to cultivate in small sections - its covered with bindweed, couch AND marestail. I am clearing about 2 yds at a time - so back breaking but I am determined to get it clean and productive again. I can see you have a lovely little plot which looks moderately clean - enjoy and you will be rewarded in time.

**FionaH** · 15-01-2009, 02:50 PM

Going the same colour as SL! It looks absolutely perfect

**SueA** · 15-01-2009, 04:44 PM

Just noticed this after I posted on your other thread ! It looks very promising Rhona, I love the little shed, bet you're itching to get started.

**T-lady** · 15-01-2009, 06:13 PM

Hey Rhona, your plot looks wonderful.

Would you like to save yourself the cost of the artichoke plants? I've got a few seeds of two varieties that I sowed last year in early Feb and got lovely plants from them.

PM me if you're interested.

**Hans Mum** · 15-01-2009, 07:05 PM

fab looking plot Rhona well done you, but dont do too much x

**SarzWix** · 15-01-2009, 07:18 PM

That's a lovely spot Rhona, and the shed is a real bonus

Invest in a lovely little camping stove, a whistling kettle and a comfy chair or 2 and you can spend all day there

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