Yes, gardengirl it is clay but suprisingly soft and chunky when dug. I think this mild weather is drying it out, the exposed weed roots were easy to remove.
The large bed is ready for manuring then I will leave it to over-winter.
Spent the morning collecting and bagging manure from local farmer and taking to allotment.
Then
dug three smaller beds, roughly, one alongside the covered one, two to the left. By the time I had finished it was too dark for photos .
Several people at the site and very friendly, chatting and saying what would and wouldn't grow well
Thanks GWRS, the digging is certainly not going to be rushed, but it is satisfying to see the earth turned .
For those who are digging, are you using a spade/fork?
I am using an azada and am amazed how much easier it is. I know I've mentioned it before but it cuts your digging time down massively. They're about £13 on Amazon
Hello everyone, what a lovely day it's been......nice to see your pics BizzyB
Here's a few pics of my allotment garden. I've taken them from the left side of the area and tried to work my way around to the right so hopefully you can see all of it!
The last two are taken from the right side of the area. We've only really used the 3 small beds for veggies over the last 2 years and I'm now trying to clear the central area before winter sets in. Managed to get about an hour outside this afternoon after work and hoping to get some time in this weekend.
Fruitcake,I remember your posts about the azada earlier in oct. I found one, did a trial handling of it but didn't feel comfortable swinging it over and down Old habits ...and all that!
Your new plot looks just right for keeping chickens nice and level and doesn't look to need too much doing except a good clearout. Thanks for 'pics' -know how frustrating uploading can be!
I think you're right about a pram for moving stuff about, easier to control on pavements and crossing roads. Once you've got things set up it could be used to store things in too.
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Thanks for the link to Katie's allotment on YouTube- I've been watching her videos and they seem quite interesting
Good morning everyone
catching up properly after a few hectic weeks not related to gardening!
There has been a lot happening here so looking forward to reading all posts
A few photos of my plot to remind me that I am making progress albeit only for an hour or so, now and then
The weather looks settled today so plan to dig smaller beds to left of covered area, leaving wide grassy paths as ground is getting sticky!
BizzieB that is looking great - you are doing it right bit by bit and getting there, I guess you have clay soil
looking forward to seeing pictures of various trolleys
BizzieB , definaetly just do a bit at a time is the way to tackle it , best of luck with the digging
Happy hallowen everybody
You devil GWRS enjoy your holiday
Yes, gardengirl it is clay but suprisingly soft and chunky when dug. I think this mild weather is drying it out, the exposed weed roots were easy to remove.
The large bed is ready for manuring then I will leave it to over-winter.
Spent the morning collecting and bagging manure from local farmer and taking to allotment.
Then
dug three smaller beds, roughly, one alongside the covered one, two to the left. By the time I had finished it was too dark for photos
.
Several people at the site and very friendly, chatting and saying what would and wouldn't grow well
Thanks GWRS, the digging is certainly not going to be rushed, but it is satisfying to see the earth turned
.
For those who are digging, are you using a spade/fork?
I am using an azada and am amazed how much easier it is. I know I've mentioned it before but it cuts your digging time down massively. They're about £13 on Amazon
Hello everyone, what a lovely day it's been
......nice to see your pics BizzyB
Here's a few pics of my allotment garden. I've taken them from the left side of the area and tried to work my way around to the right so hopefully you can see all of it!
The last two are taken from the right side of the area. We've only really used the 3 small beds for veggies over the last 2 years and I'm now trying to clear the central area before winter sets in. Managed to get about an hour outside this afternoon after work and hoping to get some time in this weekend.
hope you all have a good weekend
Thanks Woo2
Nice crumbly soil in that central bed, looking good.
I'm hoping to 'trim'' the tufty grass on my plot for paths over the weekend. Not the first priority but as each bed takes shape it makes sense.
Fruitcake,I remember your posts about the azada earlier in oct. I found one, did a trial handling of it but didn't feel comfortable swinging it over and down
Old habits ...and all that!
Your new plot looks just right for keeping chickens
nice and level and doesn't look to need too much doing except a good clearout. Thanks for 'pics' -know how frustrating uploading can be!
I think you're right about a pram for moving stuff about, easier to control on pavements and crossing roads. Once you've got things set up it could be used to store things in too.