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Post: # 2905Post shiney »

He he he, I got a bit of garden to grow more stuff in! :flower: :flower: :flower:

I was very disappointed the other day with the allotment 4 year waiting lists. So I got me thinking cap on and decided to borrow someones garden. (or a bit of it) I was going to avertise in my little local shop, when it occured to me that a good friend has a rather large garden that they only use half of, just around the corner.

It's a patch smaller than an allotment but managable. Obviously the deal is that they get some of the 'goods'!

So, if you can't get hold an allotment ~ ask around.
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well done and what a smart alec you are!!

What state is the garden in and what are you going to grow in it?

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Post: # 2910Post shiney »

It's not too bad, because they grew a load of spuds in it last year for the first time. I am hoping the ground will have been broken up a bit.
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Post: # 2912Post Andy Hamilton »

That is fantastic news. Well done, it really does dissapoint me to see people with unused gardens. Now if only we can find someone that lives near my sister :wink:
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Post: # 2935Post Millymollymandy »

That is a good deal - well done! Also useful when you end up with 25 lettuces all ready at the same time that you can't possibly eat all by yourself. It's always a shame to see them waste.

There must be loads of people out there who would love someone to come and grow veggies on their land - look at what they get - free fresh veg and none of the hard work!

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Post: # 2936Post shiney »

Yes, I am pleased with the thought of having a little place literally around the corner. I'll probably be able to hve a cup of tea from my friend, whilst I am there!

Now...for the hard work. I better find some time to go and sort out I am going to grow there. Runner and drawf beans for starters.
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Post: # 2938Post Wombat »

G'DAy Shiney,

Sounds like you have done well! Good luck with the drawf beans :wink:

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Post: # 2940Post shiney »

I've a bit of diggin' to do first, but I'll rope the old man in to do some of course!

Andy, why don't you try and blag a bit of garden on the Bath Recyle Group or one that operates in your sisters area? It's a group that covers the world, so Tracey tells me. :mrgreen: You never know!
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Post: # 3005Post cheddarpaul »

I think MillyMollyMandy is on to something here - using parts of other peoples gardens to grow veg on the understanding that its shared out. If I had a big garden and someone I knew offered me that, I would bit the hand off!

By the way MillyMollyMandy - do you have a Best Friend Susan? My daughter loves the books.....
Erm - what just happened?

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Post: # 3027Post Millymollymandy »

It's been a year or two (er, more like 35) since I read the books! :study:

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Post: # 3029Post Wombat »

Alright, you got me! what on earth are we talking abour here? :?

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Post: # 3031Post Millymollymandy »

http://www.bookreviewsbykids.com/archiv ... ymandy.htm

Might explain it! MMM was a character in a series of children's books!

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Post: # 3032Post Wombat »

OK, thanks for that!

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