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  • Another new allotment...

    We got our allotment in late July last year and got it from this:




    To this (along with the slave workforce)



    After a nightmare few months we managed to get back this weekend and clear the majority of the rest, pull out the larger weeds and start thinking about what we'll grow.

    I think we'll set up some raised beds at the back of the plot (we have a couple of Link-A-Board beds in the garden which we'll take down, and the kids old turtle sandpit which I'm going to cut the bottom out of for them to grow what they want), along with a storage chest (not allowed a shed as it's a 1/2 plot and the other 1/2 already has one) and old black plastic composter. The rest we'll probably just plant in rows (using Fothergills online planner at the moment to map it out).

    There's not a lot in terms of established plants apart from the rhubarb, 3 strawberry plants and a few raspberry canes (not sure whether to keep the strawbs/rasps as they're not really where I want them). Going to keep the rhubarb as is, raspberrys I may keep and move while dormant later in the year.

    Read through 'The Essential Allotment Guide' on the train this week, so raring to go again...

    The bit I cleared last year has a thin covering of a vine like weed with little, pretty blue flowers on it, not sure whether I'll need to dig out or just hoe, or go chemical...
    Last edited by roar349; 12-03-2014, 11:02 AM.

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    Reminds me of mine when I took it on, good work

    If you have any ground you don't reckon you will have ready this year then just cut it back and stick in some cheap potatoes, least that way it will break up the soil a bit and you get an extra crop with very little work.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by roar349 View Post

      To this (along with the slave workforce)


      No,no,no,in these days of politicle correctness that ^^ is known as,inspiring the youth of today to become the gardeners of tomorrow

      Hello & welcome BTW
      He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

      Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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      • #4
        Originally posted by roar349 View Post

        The bit I cleared last year has a thin covering of a vine like weed with little, pretty blue flowers on it, not sure whether I'll need to dig out or just hoe, or go chemical...

        Before resorting to chemicals,post a picture of the weed on here bud,I'm sure there will be peeps that will reconise it & advise on the best way to eradicate it
        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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        • #5
          Thanks all, I'll get a pic of the weed tonight if i get the chance.

          The 'slave' was just posing in that picture, most of time she's sat on a chair reading her book. The other half hasn't been down since we looked at the plot prior to getting the key, she'll start helping when it's ready for planting apparently...

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          • #6
            Hello and welcome to the vine roar349, it sounds like your little one is handy to have around if its only for moral support
            Location....East Midlands.

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            • #7
              Here's the weed in question...

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              • #8
                Best of luck with it...
                I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives....


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                • #9
                  Quick question...

                  What can I stick in the ground from seed now?

                  Had a nightmare with a couple of snails getting into my Calabrese/Cauli's/Cabbage/Sprout seedlings, and what I was getting ready to plant out are gone (they were under a raised bed plastic cloche that I've now noticed has a split in it, asssuming that's where they got in). They've had a go at the cucumber seedings as well, but I've moved them elsewhere and think they should be ok.

                  The bed they were going into is all dug and ready so tempted just to sow straight into that, just need some advice on what's suitable to go into the ground from seed at this time of year.
                  Last edited by roar349; 16-05-2014, 08:50 AM.

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                  • #10
                    I was in the same position as you last year, so I created my own sowing and planting calendar

                    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzlq...it?usp=sharing

                    You might find it useful

                    Andy
                    http://vegpatchkid.blogspot.co.uk/ Latest Blog Entries Friday 13 Mar 2015 - Sowing Update

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                    • #11
                      Hi, I can't remember the name of that weed, but I have it on my plot too. It's not worth getting worried about; it's pretty delicate as weeds go, and should just pull up easily.

                      Good luck with the plot!
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                      • #12
                        Speedwell. It survives better than it ought to because it's such a pretty blue we hesitate to pull it up quickly enough to stop it seeding!
                        My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
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                        • #13
                          Dead link Andy

                          Originally posted by Samurailord View Post
                          I was in the same position as you last year, so I created my own sowing and planting calendar

                          https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzlq...it?usp=sharing

                          You might find it useful

                          Andy
                          Today I will be mainly growing Vegetables.

                          Tonight The bloody slugs & snails will eat them!

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                          • #14
                            Had done a bit of hunting around and realised it was speedwell.

                            I've put some seeds in so hopefully I'll catch up, and I've got plans tomorrow to get down there again for some more planting.

                            Managed to grab a couple of pallets from freecycle and am aiming to build a more secure cold frame solution for the future. Also noticed some old fence panels had been dumped on my way to work, went and took a quick look and discovered a load of old timber decking underneath (some was beyond saving but most is ok), just got to decide if I use it for raised beds or walkways around the plot (the youngest needs something to show her where she can/can't walk).

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