Allotment news

[PaulaSB12]

I was given a 1/4 plot of an allotment last april, by august it was increased to 1/2 of an allotment and I thought I would be happy with that. I decided that I wanted more land and today went to the yearly allotment meating and when I went to pay for my 1/2 plot asked for more land. I got it!!!!!!!!! another half plot right next to the one I already have, cost for the pair of them £12 for the year.

 

[PJB71]

really pleased for you, happy planting

 

[Tinks1984]

Fantastic Paula What have you been growing in there recently? It'll be great for you to have all the new space!

 

[PaulaSB12]

I have squashes, tomatoes, peppers and sweetcorn going in the house. In my original half plot I have mange tout and peas, 2 each of red,black and white current bushes 2 gooseberry bushes and 25 raspberry canes. I will be planting carrots, courgettes marrows, cauliflower, cabbage all sorts.

 

[Cyrano]

Would be great to see a photograph of before and at full harvest

 

[mandymouse]

That's great Paula, it sounds like you're enjoying your allotment

 

[natalielongstaff]

hope you enjoy the fruits (or veg) of your labour

 

[Netty]

Paula it must be so addictive once you start seeing/eating the things you have planted! my dh has got into this and is slowly transforming our back garden into an allotment, although i have put my foot down as i still want a garden!!
Happy planting!

 

[PaulaSB12]

It really is I thought 1/4 plot look at how much I can grow, then I thought but look what I could grow with 1/2 a plot. Then my mother said don't keep chickens, because her dad kept them which of course got me thinking of them so now I have a full plot in two halfs and I will be getting one of these

http://www.pinnegarandbarnesstables.com/page7.htm
Hopefully putting 12 chickens and 4 ducks (with their own little house in it.
http://www.forshamcottagearks.com/waterfowl-housing/bedgebury-802-duck-ark.htm

 

[Tinks1984]

Sounds great Paula! I love the idea of a chicken coop too, that'll complete your plot nicely! It sure does sound like fun once you've decided what you'll grow in there and it's a lovely pass-time too!!

 

[Ware Bears]

Sounds very rewarding. I wanted to get one a few years ago but DH refused to help!