That's a job I've yet to do GWRS all my pruning and woody stuff are lurking behind my polytunnel !
Didn't get to the plot yesterday, one of my dogs got trodden on by the horse, so ended up at the vets
He is ok, its just a cut and he's sporting a bright blue bandage now, mind you it was so cold and windy I don't think I could stand being outside for too long.
Only just read you post Gg, I'd use black plastic, my bin has a weed membrane but only as it was to hand when I made the bays.
I'm redesigning one of my beds and going to have a nursery for first sowings and seedlings. I acquired some pallet braces, I think that's what they're called, the plan is to have at least four small beds, close to the GH.
I'll take some pics and try to post them when finished. It may take a few weeks as the weather hasn't been ideal, it was snowing here this morning. Not sure what it's going to be like over the weekend. I've started to relocate the fruit bushes to make room.
Went to the plot yesterday checked everything after the stormy ish weather cover bits over, my neighbour on next door plot was having a bonfire as had cleared a lot of brambles from end of plot and wind was blowing my way - next week I will try have a bonfire as do need to sort some of the brambles out at end of plot and also have full bonfire bin with wood to burn
So many plots have been broken into this week thanks to them breaking (cutting) the fence from the little school and getting in - lucky not my end of allotments - council say it is schools fence even though we have it edge of allotments and school try and fix with small bit of wire no good broken again and shoved sideways and got in again
Found a notice on the notice board asking for volunteers (from Sheffield university) to fill out an allotment diary for a year so can see what people do on their allotment so have emailed to see if I can do it, will let you know if it is for anywhere in the country and if any of you want to take part I will pass details on
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Hello everybody , Been to plot to day and burnt ? all the pruning , very pleased with self
That's a job I've yet to do GWRS all my pruning and woody stuff are lurking behind my polytunnel !
Didn't get to the plot yesterday, one of my dogs got trodden on by the horse, so ended up at the vets
He is ok, its just a cut and he's sporting a bright blue bandage now, mind you it was so cold and windy I don't think I could stand being outside for too long.
Ginagibbs , sorry to hear about dog ? but pleased he is ok
Only just read you post Gg, I'd use black plastic, my bin has a weed membrane but only as it was to hand when I made the bays.
I'm redesigning one of my beds and going to have a nursery for first sowings and seedlings. I acquired some pallet braces, I think that's what they're called, the plan is to have at least four small beds, close to the GH.
I'll take some pics and try to post them when finished. It may take a few weeks as the weather hasn't been ideal, it was snowing here this morning. Not sure what it's going to be like over the weekend. I've started to relocate the fruit bushes to make room.
Hi all, dog seems on the mend, it hasn't stopped him going for walkies! Thanks for your kind messages.
Zoomer I use pallet braces (or collars) very useful for making raised beds.
Have a good weekend
Went to the plot yesterday checked everything after the stormy ish weather cover bits over, my neighbour on next door plot was having a bonfire as had cleared a lot of brambles from end of plot and wind was blowing my way - next week I will try have a bonfire as do need to sort some of the brambles out at end of plot and also have full bonfire bin with wood to burn
So many plots have been broken into this week thanks to them breaking (cutting) the fence from the little school and getting in - lucky not my end of allotments - council say it is schools fence even though we have it edge of allotments and school try and fix with small bit of wire no good broken again and shoved sideways and got in again
Found a notice on the notice board asking for volunteers (from Sheffield university) to fill out an allotment diary for a year so can see what people do on their allotment so have emailed to see if I can do it, will let you know if it is for anywhere in the country and if any of you want to take part I will pass details on
Added a little video to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdu5X_R2Dx8
Gardengirl , sad about yobs breaking in , Perhaps put Hawthorn and other picky pruning in front of gap
The diary for Sheffield University sounds intresting
GWRS good Idea about the cuttings have holly which can use
Hello all got the go ahead email says: it would be fantastic if you could share the word on the forum - we are still looking for participants.
Miriam Dobson PhD researcher, Animal and Plant SciencesThe University of Sheffield
Here is the poster email: [email protected] let her know your name/ address and that you are interested and you will get sent a diary to use
Gardengirl I have emailed Sheffield , thanks for info , I will let you known if successful