An inspiration to all alottmenteers

I was just googling for info on squashes and came across this page.. http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments_Vegetables_squash_butternut.html

At the very foot of the page is this you tube video of his plot..entered for the best plot in Liverpool, its his fourth year only on this plot and he has done one heck of a job.





Steve...

 

Wow - how impressive is that????

 

wow steve his plot is truly amazing thats very similar to the way im going to have mine when i get it with his shed and sitting area and hes certainly inspired me and given me some great ideas for my veg plot, hope i dont wait to long to get my allotment now that ive seen his just cant wait to get mine and get started, ive already started buying things then when i get mine i will be all ready to go, well done him and thanks ever so much for sharing

 

That was so interesting to watch. I think it is amazing what he has achieved and good for him

 

Bob follows this guys progress on another forum and it is without doubt a stunning plot and one to be proud of but I have to draw your attention to just how much it would cost to do the same thing.

As you will see all his path areas are slabbed and most of his raised beds are made from decking boards which in itself will cost a pretty penny indeed, you could get them off Freecycle but it would take an aged for them to come up and then there's the case of if you're lucky enough to be offered them.Hel.xxx.

 

Its an amazing plot, just the way i would want mine, if i had one.. just one question tho, what do you do with Squashes?

 

I like his 5 compost bins. Turn A into B, then B into C, etc. fair enough. But he has sensibly made each next-stage smaller, to reflect the reduction in bulk. Good idea I reckon!

Except that they look PRISTINE and UNUSED !!!

His Courgettes look the Picture of Health ... unlike my Manky plants :( I wonder if I should make a plastic-sheet frame, like he has, to give them a flying start. His frames look awfully flimsy (would they survive a strong wind?) but I reckon they would provide shelter to speed them in the early part of the season. Maybe some lay-flat-tube would be enough, a 3' high bit held around the plant with 3 or 4 canes, and with an open top?

 

Dee I have found a link for squashes for you, I might try some myself.:wink:Hel.xxx.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/summersquash/a/zucchini_squash.htm