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Ignore me - I shall weep quietly in the corner.....
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 7:48 pm
by Millie
Not been down the allotment for a few weeks. I stupidly thought it would be fine
Anyone want to hazard a guess at what met me after 4 weeks of being left?
Im off for a cry, I dunno if Ive got it in me to clear the whole thing again and THEN plant

Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 11:33 pm
by Wombat
Poor Millie!
Take a leaf out of Stoney's book and get yourself a scythe!
Nev
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 10:28 am
by Hillbilly
Oh dear have a hug! (lack of HBZ type hug emoticon...). yes, I learnt pretty early on you have to keep on top of it
Never mond, I know you're made of strong stuff. Head down and get going

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 12:47 pm
by Shirley
So quickly things can run away and get out of control - big hugs... it's a hard lesson but one you won't forget easily.

(weird emote but looked reasonably close to a group hug!!)
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 3:14 pm
by Andy Hamilton
Easily done, try working on one end with your back to the rest and doing a little bit by bit. If you can't see it then it is not there

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 5:44 pm
by Millie
Andy Hamilton wrote:If you can't see it then it is not there
ooooooooooooo my kinda thinking 8)
ok, plan of attack is section parts off and weed, then plant, then move onto next section, weed and plant more, but also keep an eye on the first section!
Oh, and when its bad, and weedy, and raining, its not a great plan to take the kids down to "help"

Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:55 pm
by Clarabel
Andy Hamilton wrote: If you can't see it then it is not there

Thats my philosophy too!
Clarabel
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:12 pm
by ina
We've all been there - and vowed not to let it happen again, and it did...
If you can't plant straightaway after clearing, why not cover at least part of it with black plastic. That way you got something reasonably clear to start off with, once you get back to it. Some little seedlings will always come up, but a quick hoe or rake is all it needs then... Don't give up yet!
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 10:08 pm
by Rohen
I bought me a scythe
best thing I ever bought
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:27 am
by hedgewizard
Shirlz2005 wrote: 
(weird emote but looked reasonably close to a group hug!!)
Oh so THAT's what they're doing! *nervous laughter*
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 9:21 am
by shiney
When I had an allotment sometime ago (and stupidly gave it up)
we left it for just a couple of weeks and somehow overgrew whilst we were away! I know how you feel. Our garden is a bit like that as it's been impossible to mow at the moment.
Do a little at a time, you'll get there! I'd like to see it sometime as well! 8)
Re: Ignore me - I shall weep quietly in the corner.....
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 2:02 pm
by oddballdave
Millie wrote:Not been down the allotment for a few weeks. I stupidly thought it would be fine
Anyone want to hazard a guess at what met me after 4 weeks of being left?
Im off for a cry, I dunno if Ive got it in me to clear the whole thing again and THEN plant

Clear a very small area.
Turn it into a seed bed.
As things germinate, clear a patch and transplant.
Nature abhors a vacuum. If you don't plant, she will. And you might not like her choice.
If you can't plant as soon as you clear then cover the patch with black plastic or old carpet or an old tarpaulin or something.
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:22 pm
by Millie
Yay, been inspired by finding the pics of the 1st day and been down weeding and digging today. Met our lottie neighbour, got some good tips from her too.
Going down tomorrow to rake the dug patch and plant something woohoooooooo.
Oh, and i found 3 stray spring onions, so we took them home and they were consumed with a yummy salad. Very mild, not sure if thats cos they were pulled too early, or cos they were planted 2/3 yrs ago
I feel all

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:22 pm
by Tigerhair
Ohh honey! I know how you feel, I've not been on HERE for over a week and I'm taking some time catching up!!!!!!!!!
Re: Ignore me - I shall weep quietly in the corner.....
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:49 pm
by Millie
oddballdave wrote:
Nature abhors a vacuum. If you don't plant, she will.
You know, I keep repeating this over and over and over, and it really kicks me up the bum when I want to give up and go home!! I may soon be chanting die caterpillar die though

blasted things ate my cabbage plant waaaaaahh