Allotment

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I have waited nearly nine months to post photos however did manage few back in april when one section was complete.

Received allotment March 1st 2008 and beleive me it was very bad as you will see from one photo with only a few scaffold boards put up they are all raised beds the plot is approx 75ft long x 22 wide and i had to remove lots of mares tail so i had to start from the front and remove tons of earth working my way back a section at a time i have removed 95% of the stuff. I made the beds different sizes some around 20ft x20ft and further ones 15ft x8ft

I have built two manure containers vermin free my mate has two race horses and i have approx 8 cwt weekly and the containers hold about 5-6 ton and as you will see from photo i have manure laying on top of some of the soil.

Had 15 ton of recycled compost from Swansea Council the compost is free if you fetch it yourself but i paid £60 to have delivered because its about 10 mile form Swansea to Port Talbot in West Glam and it would cost double that to bring it back with the cost on fuel a few months ago.

This compost is great stuff had great results during the summer with Potatoes Cabbage Carrots Onions Broad Beans Runner Beans Beetroot Lettuce and many more things had so much stuff had to give lots away.

Seen lots of your photos on your allotments keep at it because its very rewarding hard work at first but gets mero easy week by week cant wait until the spring i also have Blackcurrents Bushes and the wife made 12 pot of jam and it is better than you buy in the shops.

Merry xmas all happy new year.
Golfer
Hope the photos come out okay.

 

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further photos

 

further photo sorry about this had a problem with sixe of photos..

 

last one agh.

 

forgot the onions.

 

did say sorry on the other thread for the both threads had few problrems today never mind however you can see some photos.

 

Scaffold pipes are very good and one has a gap between so early on when the runner beans have just been planted you can plant lettuce or some other quick growing items if you are restricted for room to use the space up radish is another my scaffold tubes are 20 ft long uprights are 8ft and cross pieces are 3 ft.

 

Well done Golfer your plot is very nice and neat.

I agree with you to begin with it is incredibly hard work getting started although believe it or not your starting picture is a breeze compared to some of the plots on offer at our site.

Once the alloment is cleared all you need is a couple of hours per work to keep things in check you don't have to be retired to work a plot just committed.

Any plans for growing flowers for your beloved or is it a case of if you can't eat it you will not grow it?:hehe: Hel.xxx.

 

Yes i do intend planting some bulbs ans flower seeds flowers attract bees this can only be a good thing for my plot and other plots not sure yet what to plant i know bees like lavender any suggestions from anyone will be welcome.

I planted a bramley apple tree last week and like i stated i have great blackcurrent plants the wife made loads of jam last summer / autum.

 

Hello again Golfer companion planting would be a brilliant start for your plot as it's nature's way of helping you get the best crop without the need of any heavy handed chemicals or at the least reduces the amount of chemicals you might need.

I have found a useful chart on Wikipedia I'm sure it will help you out and give you an idea of what to plant and where among your veg.Hel.xxx.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants

 

Helofadigger
Thanks for that had a quick look but will need to put a few hours aside to take it all in.