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What a week! RustyLady and I teamed up to clear a plot that's not been touched for 7 months. It's amazing how quickly a nice plot can go to seed (literally)
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Last edited by Two_Sheds; 27-05-2010, 08:01 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
I biked over fully tooled up (loving my lightweight lady spade) and RustyLady set to with the strimmer. Lots of painkillers & grapefruit squash was consumed, radio set to 2 and the sun was out
Last edited by Two_Sheds; 27-05-2010, 08:23 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
...and the 'after' photos?!Comment
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We emptied the Daleks and found some lovely well-rotted goodness. They were quickly refilled, along with about 10 binbags (all watered & pricked, a la leafmould making). Comfrey, nettles & grass mowings were added as compost accelerators.
We pulled up the largest, flowering weeds first (PSB included) which made a big visual difference and made the rest seem less daunting. It was hard going, but we were on a rollLast edited by Two_Sheds; 27-05-2010, 08:25 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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As we cleared each bed, it was promptly planted up (or else Nature will fill that vacuum with more weeds)
1) broad beans
2) carrots
3) spudsLast edited by Two_Sheds; 27-05-2010, 08:08 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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We are now both totally cream-crackered, but very pleased with a job well done. There are still areas that need clearing (the grass is really hard to dig out) and will stay under carpet for a few months.
We were chuffed to find 2 fairly mature gooseberry bushes under the brambles ...Last edited by Two_Sheds; 27-05-2010, 08:11 PM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Well done ladies - I wish I had some of your energy
Happy Gardening,
Shirley
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Nice saddle bags!....good work TS.Comment
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Proper job! Makes me feel exhausted just looking at the photosLife is too short for drama & petty things!
So laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly!Comment
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Good job well done...
You're bike would give that Indian one a run for his money !S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber
You can't beat a bit of garden pornComment
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Not as exhausted as we are, Comfreyfan!! I had a lovely soak in the bath with some of my fave Sanctuary products, but I still ache. Don't think either TS or me will be late to bed tonight.Comment
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What a Herculean effort!! Amazing work ladies, congratulations!Comment
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Oh, well done to you both! That is fabulous!
Gives me an idea for a grapevine groundforce squad.Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?Comment
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That's good grafting - well done! Did I miss something - have you two got a joint shared plot now?Comment
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Well done Ladies!
I spent ages strimming today too - a very satisfying pastime! Congratulations on all your hard work.
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.Comment
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