Our new allotment

Discussion in 'Allotments Discussion' started by Sienna's Blossom, Mar 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM.

  1. Sienna's Blossom

    Sienna's Blossom Super Gardener

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    Thought I would start a thread to show our progress of our new allotment which we took on in November.

    Here's what we started with...
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    And here is how it is looking today...
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    It has been a lot of work, but so good for us physically, mentally and spiritually.

    It is a lovely place to be, hearing the birds singing and feeling the warmth of the sun.

    We are excited for the year ahead, to see how it all goes and what grows well. Feeling very grateful!
     
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    • katecat58

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      Gosh, that's such a lot to have done just since November! Brilliant!
       
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        An amazing transformation in such a short time, well done !

        Are you sure you didn't have the TV Garden Rescue team come in to help ? :)

        Love the little tub pond, just like ours, we planted a little ivy which quickly grew to cover the rim of the tub and also give shelter to the smaller wildlife.
         
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        • Sienna's Blossom

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          Thank you both :)

          Haha, no we did it all ourselves. Our plot is at the top of a very steep slope too so it's been a great workout pushing the wheelbarrow up there so many times!
          That's a great idea about the ivy, I think I'll borrow that idea for ours too @ricky101
           
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          • Michael Hewett

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            You've worked hard there, well done ! and good luck with the allotment, I'm looking forward to following your progress and seeing how it goes :smile:
             
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              Well done, I had ideas about changing my plot from open ground to raised beds this winter, but mostly it's been far too wet so I haven't done it. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. It will be interesting to see how you get on.
               
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