Gardengirl , thanks for g/c info , we have decided to go to Wyevale tomrrow at Horncastle , have been meaning to go , they took over a local g/c last year , will let you known how I get on
GWRS that is good they nice to have that GC near by seeds are Eden project label from Franchi seeds as all seeds are reduced it is worth looking though see if you find anything you want
Also brought some veg chard and psb for station garden as it is meant to be a little allotment so I get to look after them for a few weeks till the next time
IGrow , yes they have taken over the g/c , Crowders still have a whole sail business . Does this mean you are a Yellow Belly?
Some things seemed pricy but excellent quality , well worth a visit , nice coffee & cake
Been over this morning and bought 8 packets of seeds , 6 of which not grown before , Aspargus pea , Purple spring onion , Cavolo Nero kale - Eden project , yellow beetroot , purple carrots and violet podded climbing beans , all at 50p a bargain , unfortunately no chick peas , will have to wait until next year
Signed up for there loyalty cards as well
Also bought some Kale plants to replace those that got eaten
GWRS do you get GW mag? shame no chick peas - you got a good load of seeds at cheaper than the price
cause they have vouchers for wyevale, also 17th and 18th Sept 11-3pm says talks and demos plus free bag of tulips bulbs for all attendee - so I will try and go then to grap the tulips not sure they will do demos never did last time hope all the centres near us lot do that
GWRS a must have card as points mean vouchers and then money off, and good now the cafe gives points
Been cleaning my wheelbarrow sanded down get cement off bucket all cleaned and watered hope to spray it with paint make it mine for plot look nicer and less rust
As I was not born in Lincolnshire I cannot be a Yellowbelly, although I do live in the south of the county - Spalding. I am what is known as a "blow in" and have been living in the county since 1989.
As for chick peas, buy a packet of dried seed from the supermarket or from Holland & Barrett, they grow just as well and are a darn site cheaper. They do need to be rehydrated before sowing and do not be put off by the smell.
GWRS shed half way some of top bit cut and sorted but half shed up as hard to put tarpaulin cover that high up when not all top up with the wind as well and when it rains it gets a puddle on top so we have to remove it to keep it dry shed will start up after garden holiday hop to get it going quickly and weather good then
I have started collecting pallets for wheelbarrow shed was thinking putting it near shed, but now thinking bottom of plot next to the compost bins - when they are will be there
So lots of clearing digging to go on that area as there are brambles to get out, that won't be untill the shed is made and an area hump near front of plot cleared
hope this autumn/ winter will be able to get lots of digging done try and clear more of plot
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Gardengirl , thanks for g/c info , we have decided to go to Wyevale tomrrow at Horncastle , have been meaning to go , they took over a local g/c last year , will let you known how I get on
GWRS that is good they nice to have that GC near by seeds are Eden project label from Franchi seeds as all seeds are reduced it is worth looking though see if you find anything you want
Also brought some veg chard and psb for station garden as it is meant to be a little allotment so I get to look after them for a few weeks till the next time
GWRS - Have Wyevale taken over Crowders?
I've not been Horncastle way for a while but Crowders was a quality outlet.
IGrow , yes they have taken over the g/c , Crowders still have a whole sail business . Does this mean you are a Yellow Belly?
Some things seemed pricy but excellent quality , well worth a visit , nice coffee & cake
Been over this morning and bought 8 packets of seeds , 6 of which not grown before , Aspargus pea , Purple spring onion , Cavolo Nero kale - Eden project , yellow beetroot , purple carrots and violet podded climbing beans , all at 50p a bargain , unfortunately no chick peas , will have to wait until next year
Signed up for there loyalty cards as well
Also bought some Kale plants to replace those that got eaten
Just thinking about going in garden
GWRS do you get GW mag? shame no chick peas - you got a good load of seeds at cheaper than the price
cause they have vouchers for wyevale, also 17th and 18th Sept 11-3pm says talks and demos plus free bag of tulips bulbs for all attendee - so I will try and go then to grap the tulips not sure they will do demos never did last time hope all the centres near us lot do that
GWRS a must have card as points mean vouchers and then money off, and good now the cafe gives points
Been cleaning my wheelbarrow sanded down get cement off bucket all cleaned and watered hope to spray it with paint make it mine for plot look nicer and less rust
As I was not born in Lincolnshire I cannot be a Yellowbelly, although I do live in the south of the county - Spalding. I am what is known as a "blow in" and have been living in the county since 1989.
As for chick peas, buy a packet of dried seed from the supermarket or from Holland & Barrett, they grow just as well and are a darn site cheaper. They do need to be rehydrated before sowing and do not be put off by the smell.
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Gardengirl , yes do get G/W mag , this is definitely the way to buy seeds , free tulips sounds good
IGrow I am not a yellow belly either , thanks about tip on chick peas , will definitely do that next year , it grew really well
Finally going to plot today , I think main potatoes will need digging up
hope alls well with everybody
I have the go ahead for my wheelbarrow shed on my plot
think I have loads of potatoes ready in garden in bags and lots still growing at allotment, so many and still lots in sacks at home
Pruning trees today apple and peach had a peach yummy - lost a good peach must of fell off and can't find it rats must of took it
Hello good day at plot , dug up potatoes , golden wonder , look good
O/H harvested loads of stuff , she is going to sort it this afternoon and I am to plot on my own , always lots to do
However need to buy gate post to replace one at home and fence post for plot , will stain them at allotment
Gardengirl how is shed coming on , will the wheelbarrow she'd be its first extension ?
Hope alls well with everybody
GWRS shed half way some of top bit cut and sorted but half shed up as hard to put tarpaulin cover that high up when not all top up with the wind as well and when it rains it gets a puddle on top so we have to remove it to keep it dry shed will start up after garden holiday hop to get it going quickly and weather good then
I have started collecting pallets for wheelbarrow shed was thinking putting it near shed, but now thinking bottom of plot next to the compost bins - when they are will be there
So lots of clearing digging to go on that area as there are brambles to get out, that won't be untill the shed is made and an area hump near front of plot cleared
hope this autumn/ winter will be able to get lots of digging done try and clear more of plot