More planks up today in shed and a small bit of sanding, then went to Wyevale GC got some bird food, had a bit of a look around and got some cheap alliums
Only get to see my plot at weekends now as it's dark when i go to work and dark when I get home! Only had my plot since May and have had to spend each moment that I can clearing it a repairing / creating it as it was waist high with weeds and rubbish. Got an old greenhouse on there now (got it for £10 - bargain!) and would love to start sowing stuff in there soon - is there anything I can sow now? I also found some old bricks and have created my very own "Longmeadow" path!
Hi TyCerrig, sounds exciting that you have a new allotment. I bet you can't wait to get down there at the weekends ? There are several things you can plant now. Peas, broadbeans, some salad leaves, search the GW website, there are lots of useful sections on it. I have a lovely book by Geoff Hamilton A Year in your Garden, I used it so much when I first started in my veg plot. A lot of it is trial and error and you learn as you go along. You will find some things grow easy for you on your land, some struggle, some get pests and gradually you find your favourites, happy growing ?
I find now is the time to get ahead. I use the winter months improving the structure on the plot by adding paths, repairing fences etc.
You can plant fruit trees, currant and gooseberry bushes and raspberry canes now.
Asparagus and new rubbarb crowns can be planted. If you want to grow flowers to cut or just to encourage pollinators it's not to late to plant some bulbs, tulips can still be planted now.
I have not got around to sowing sweetpeas yet and not sure if I am too late
Went to the plot today and just about as quick as anything planted the last 2 bulb baskets (with tulips for cutting and crocus), as the bonfire from next door plot from yesterday was really smoking and the windy weather was blowing it our way and not good
Not sure what next door plot neighbours are doing seem to be removing the fruit cage and they had them yellow raspberries there from plot owner before, unless they did not like them - re designing
Zoomer that is good that the store does the scheme
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Sunny a bit today so more people on their plots
More planks up today in shed and a small bit of sanding, then went to Wyevale GC got some bird food, had a bit of a look around and got some cheap alliums
Hello all just found this page too, http://www.lottyearns.co.uk/2016/02/21/bq-wastage-scheme/
GWRS enjoy your plot if the weather is good
Thanks Gg. I've contacted my local B&Q and will collect an application form later.
Only get to see my plot at weekends now as it's dark when i go to work and dark when I get home! Only had my plot since May and have had to spend each moment that I can clearing it a repairing / creating it as it was waist high with weeds and rubbish. Got an old greenhouse on there now (got it for £10 - bargain!) and would love to start sowing stuff in there soon - is there anything I can sow now? I also found some old bricks and have created my very own "Longmeadow" path!
Hi TyCerrig, sounds exciting that you have a new allotment. I bet you can't wait to get down there at the weekends ? There are several things you can plant now. Peas, broadbeans, some salad leaves, search the GW website, there are lots of useful sections on it. I have a lovely book by Geoff Hamilton A Year in your Garden, I used it so much when I first started in my veg plot. A lot of it is trial and error and you learn as you go along. You will find some things grow easy for you on your land, some struggle, some get pests and gradually you find your favourites, happy growing ?
Tycerrig your GH was a real bargin.
I find now is the time to get ahead. I use the winter months improving the structure on the plot by adding paths, repairing fences etc.
You can plant fruit trees, currant and gooseberry bushes and raspberry canes now.
Asparagus and new rubbarb crowns can be planted. If you want to grow flowers to cut or just to encourage pollinators it's not to late to plant some bulbs, tulips can still be planted now.
Good luck.
I have not got around to sowing sweetpeas yet and not sure if I am too late
Went to the plot today and just about as quick as anything planted the last 2 bulb baskets (with tulips for cutting and crocus), as the bonfire from next door plot from yesterday was really smoking and the windy weather was blowing it our way and not good
Not sure what next door plot neighbours are doing seem to be removing the fruit cage and they had them yellow raspberries there from plot owner before, unless they did not like them - re designing
Zoomer that is good that the store does the scheme
Thanks Scroggin, I was late with sowing sweet peas this year and they are still flowering now