allotment update from gunners

gunners71uk · Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:27 pm

hi everyone.my allotment looks like an allotment now get the odd dog and cat on me seed rows but i will bare withit. i have put 2 rows of parsnips and once they are through will fill the gaps in. put another row broad beans in . me rhubarb is awakening,i have a black currant bush near me compost bins. and globe artichoke. i have it almost all dug now and i have been nicknames mr mole !!. runnerbean poats and frame in 18ft by 7ft . have put some rolled up carpet on some of me paths.spring cabbage doing werll and overwintered oniond doing well.i have got sweet peas at home , leeks growing in pots , toms and chitting potatoes earlies going in this week probably.at the front of my allotment i have put some fencing in a three quarter squaredug round it a foot border with manure. and two raised bed from some old wood and sprinkled wood chips around so it looks nice. i suppose i will have to tolerate the odd dog and cat. as our allotments are very open.i will put some wood chips down the path eventually. well thats about it i apologies for spilling errors etc regards gunners.

Magpie · Post: # 15633Post **Magpie** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:38 pm

Good for you, Gunners! Sounds like you'll be feasting soon.

And great to see you back, now we can see why you haven't been here.

Shirley · Post: # 15637Post **Shirley** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:06 pm

great to see you back gunners.... wow you have been busy.

Wombat · Post: # 15663Post **Wombat** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:25 am

Doing well mate!

ina · Post: # 15705Post **ina** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:46 am

You've obviously used your computer-free time well! Mind you, when I first read about your 18ft frame for runner beans, I thought - I know you are tall, but how are you going to pick them up there? Silly me...

I got my onions in yesterday, and some radishes, so officially the season is opened, even here in Scotland!

Andy Hamilton · Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:44 pm

Doing great guns there gunners. I have a load of rhubarb coming through too, I experimented with forcing some of it and leaving the rest as I have a huge patch of it.

So what are your plans for the raised beds?

Boots · Post: # 15737Post **Boots** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:36 pm

Hi gunners. Good to hear what you are up to. Sounds great.
I love rhubarb. My Gran used to cook it for me, but I have never grown it here. Am not sure if I have ever seen it grown here actually. Might have to ask around about it, I think.

Keep on keeping on!

gunners71uk · Sat Apr 01, 2006 5:54 pm

put two rows spuds in this week row beetroot.raddish. spring onion some dog did a dump on me parsnip row but cleared that put some manure round me rhubarb and chipping mulch.put chippings down me 80 ft path get them for free.

ina · Post: # 16265Post **ina** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:59 pm

Can't you try and cover the seed beds with some netting or so to prevent the dogs and cats from using them as a loo? I've got everything covered somehow or other; bits of chickenwire, tree protectors, netting, and I'll get some fleece out for certain plants next. Otherwise my cat would think - thank you Mum, for raking my toilet bed so nicely...

And I end up with plants of all kinds all over the place. But she respects even quite loose netting.

Tigerhair · Post: # 16279Post **Tigerhair** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:41 pm

So jealous about all your digging, I just don't have the energy and I have seed potatos etc, ready to go in NOW! Oh well... My dad is coming up tomorrow and he loves digging.... so!!!

Congratulations on all the hard work gunners, you've done really well, nice to see you back!

The Chili Monster · Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:27 am

Christ, now I know I'm being lazy.

gunners71uk · Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:19 am

thanks chili but lets stay away from using religion as a expression as it may offend, i like the phrase well im bumswizzled of worzel gummage !!!
all the best chili. have you a hose pipe ban?

Shelle · Post: # 16622Post **Shelle** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:42 am

Very inspirational gunners ... sounds like you have definately been productive.

Boots wrote:I love rhubarb. My Gran used to cook it for me, but I have never grown it here. Am not sure if I have ever seen it grown here actually. Might have to ask around about it, I think.

Down a bit from you Boots ... but i grew three plants successfully here & they seemed to take care of themselves.

The Chili Monster · Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:47 pm

Gunners wrote

have you a hose pipe ban?

No, not yet. However, the poor souls with gardens backing on to mine have. It's confusing in these parts as to which street gets water from which supplier. Having said that, there'll be one as we always get one done here. I've adopted Jove's practice of sticking a bucket of water under the shower water as it heats up, plus I inherited a water butt and a shed from my grandad (but alas not the greenhouse).
I'm not as organised at present as many of you here. I'm still on a bit of a learning curve with respect to vegatable plots and this year I'm trying to learn best practice and get my modest garden in proper shape for next year. However, the compost has been established and I have put down some onions. I have three garlic plants on the go in a very deep container - I plan to grow them in soil from October. Plus, I am hardening off some of my herbs and will start on the tomatoes soon.

gunners71uk · Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:29 am

its been cold here most of us have our early spuds in , going to do a bit of forking over today and got me path down with chippings when i see a weed poking through ill put some more chippings down i not expecting it to keep all weeds out but i didnt bother putting plastic down as well but its just a case of topping itr up .
wheres nev aint seen the old aussie about ay nev like the book you sent me very help ful would you like me to send you one on how to play cricket and win the ashes back lol