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Post by plotty on Oct 22, 2007 18:40:37 GMT 1
Hi all, just to let you know that i've posted my latest update from my allotments and their progress, thanks Steve. www.myallotments.com |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 22, 2007 22:34:52 GMT 1
Very interesting as ever, Steve. I do envy you that lovely compost - I have to use the plastic dalek ones because of all the rats. My compost is nothing like as nice as with them - adequate but not as good a texture. I miss my old wooden compost bins....
Have you grown that Black Kale (Carvalo de Nero?) that was featured on Gardener's World last Friday? Since then I keep seeing references to it! My lovely new Suffolk Herbs catalogue, which arrived today, has a variety called Nero di Toscana - I wondered whether you had any experience of it? I might have a try next year - the goats will probably eat it even if we don't!
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 22, 2007 23:36:19 GMT 1
Hiya Steve! As usual Im green with envy, I dont seem to be able to make much progress with my plots these days. The rents have just gone up too, £28 per plot, I know other councils dont charge half that, and provide proper fencing! I want to help attract new plotholders to the site, but if the fences are in such a state, it doesnt inspire too much confidence does it?  I have all sorts of things in flower as shouldnt be, I still have sweet peas in bloom, freaky isnt it?  |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 23, 2007 7:39:36 GMT 1
Hiya Steve! As usual Im green with envy, I dont seem to be able to make much progress with my plots these days. The rents have just gone up too, £28 per plot, I know other councils dont charge half that, and provide proper fencing! I want to help attract new plotholders to the site, but if the fences are in such a state, it doesnt inspire too much confidence does it? I have all sorts of things in flower as shouldnt be, I still have sweet peas in bloom, freaky isnt it? Debi was telling me all sorts of improvements are meant to be afoot on our site sweetie, i'll be positive, but I wont hold my breath! |
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Post by debbiem on Oct 23, 2007 7:47:57 GMT 1
Having just taken on two plots which haven't been touched for yonks I am completely in awe of those beautifully prepared plots - what a lot of work must've gone into those!!!!Wonderful!  |
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Post by plotty on Oct 28, 2007 7:59:56 GMT 1
Very interesting as ever, Steve. I do envy you that lovely compost - I have to use the plastic dalek ones because of all the rats. My compost is nothing like as nice as with them - adequate but not as good a texture. I miss my old wooden compost bins.... Have you grown that Black Kale (Carvalo de Nero?) that was featured on Gardener's World last Friday? Since then I keep seeing references to it! My lovely new Suffolk Herbs catalogue, which arrived today, has a variety called Nero di Toscana - I wondered whether you had any experience of it? I might have a try next year - the goats will probably eat it even if we don't! Hi ya 4pygmies, I have not grown Kale before however I have ordered some seed of a Dwarf Green Curled Kale to grow next year for the first time, regards Steve. |
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Post by plotty on Oct 28, 2007 8:02:48 GMT 1
Hiya Steve! As usual Im green with envy, I dont seem to be able to make much progress with my plots these days. The rents have just gone up too, £28 per plot, I know other councils dont charge half that, and provide proper fencing! I want to help attract new plotholders to the site, but if the fences are in such a state, it doesnt inspire too much confidence does it? I have all sorts of things in flower as shouldnt be, I still have sweet peas in bloom, freaky isnt it? Your right about not inspiring too much confidence if the Council won't at least make sure that you have a secure boundary fence, I should get in touch with your local councillor or MP and kick up a fuss, I'm sure that they might do something about it then eventually, regards Steve. |
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Post by plotty on Oct 28, 2007 8:05:11 GMT 1
Having just taken on two plots which haven't been touched for yonks I am completely in awe of those beautifully prepared plots - what a lot of work must've gone into those!!!!Wonderful! Thanks Mrs Beige, I'm glad that you like my plots they have taken a great deal of hard work over the 5 years or so to get sorted, good luck with yours as long as you do a bit little and often you will get there in the end, regards Steve. |
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