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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 13:16:40 GMT 1
As you may recall, my allotment is history and I am turning a couple of lawns at the end ogf the garden over to veg.
As you might guess this is bloomin'hard work and the weather has been pretty much against me. I've managed to dig over two thirds of one lawn (the sunnier half) and the Broad beans are in.
Next weekend the leek seeds and onion sets go in.
I'm then going to strat on the other half which isn't quite as sunny so that I can get the spuds in and sow some spinach.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 31, 2008 16:51:42 GMT 1
Sounds like you have it all under control Mick, your lettuce can go in the slightly shadier part too, it might help it not to run to seed so fast if it gets hot.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 17:05:28 GMT 1
Sounds like you have it all under control Mick, your lettuce can go in the slightly shadier part too, it might help it not to run to seed so fast if it gets hot. I don't know about under control. I'm not as advanced as I'd like but I can't do much about the weather and it's seriously knackering digging up lawns. What else would do well in the less sunny bit? |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 31, 2008 17:13:56 GMT 1
Parsley, radishes mint, sage, Dill even spuds, as long as its not dry shade or complete shade, some light needs to filter through. Theres probably lots more, Parsnips would probably be ok too, less likely to dry out in partial shade. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 31, 2008 17:28:04 GMT 1
Its not too bad. It gets the sun in summer up to about 2pm but virtually nothing in winter.
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 1, 2008 13:06:14 GMT 1
As you may recall, my allotment is history and I am turning a couple of lawns at the end ogf the garden over to veg. As you might guess this is bloomin'hard work and the weather has been pretty much against me. I've managed to dig over two thirds of one lawn (the sunnier half) and the Broad beans are in. Next weekend the leek seeds and onion sets go in. I'm then going to strat on the other half which isn't quite as sunny so that I can get the spuds in and sow some spinach. Do any of the beds have hedges next to the Mick? If so there will be competition between the hedges and your crops for nutrients. Are you any nearer to being able to post photo's Mick? I'd love to see your garden.  One side does have some shrubs the other side of the fence but it is manageable. Getting closer all the time The witch. Going to look at PC's Thursday evening. Actually, my garden's pretty dull, I think. |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 1, 2008 15:50:47 GMT 1
One side does have some shrubs the other side of the fence but it is manageable. Getting closer all the time The witch. Going to look at PC's Thursday evening. Actually, my garden's pretty dull, I think. Buy one online from Dell Mick.  I wouldn't consider Dell machines |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 1, 2008 16:02:23 GMT 1
I wouldn't consider Dell machines They come made to measure Sleepy - OH got a good deal last year with Dell when he bought his lap top, and the PC we had before our present one was from Dell. The MOD use them too. Well I consider them to be total crap - in build and in support. I purchased 10 Dell laptops, and they all failed in 2 3 years of their working life - the bodies all developed a crack in the casing in the same place, followed by the machines switching themselves off at the slightest touch of the casing. It seems the cause was a motherboard failure which Dell wanted to charged the price of a new laptop to rectify. I would never buy Dell again. |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 1, 2008 16:03:43 GMT 1
I wouldn't consider Dell machines They come made to measure Sleepy - OH got a good deal last year with Dell when he bought his lap top, and the PC we had before our present one was from Dell. The MOD use them too. The same MOD who purchase the guns that don't work? Or the Eurofighter? Or the flak jackets? etc, etc... |
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 1, 2008 16:09:53 GMT 1
My daughter's taking me to John Lewis.....  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 1, 2008 16:28:05 GMT 1
My daughter's taking me to John Lewis..... Is she paying too? Fat chance....... |
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Post by emseypop on Apr 1, 2008 17:26:35 GMT 1
I bet you'd get a better deal from tesco Mick It sounds like your new 'plot' is coming along nicely tho ;D |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 2, 2008 8:18:12 GMT 1
What happened to the allotment Mick? The veg beds sound great - they're nowhere near the nuisance neighbours are they?
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 2, 2008 8:58:21 GMT 1
What happened to the allotment Mick? The veg beds sound great - they're nowhere near the nuisance neighbours are they? I gave it up Debbie when I changed jobs last September as I used to look after it in the evening after work. It is next door to the neighbours but they're not really a nuisance - just useless. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 2, 2008 17:15:47 GMT 1
They come made to measure Sleepy - OH got a good deal last year with Dell when he bought his lap top, and the PC we had before our present one was from Dell. The MOD use them too. Well I consider them to be total crap - in build and in support. I purchased 10 Dell laptops, and they all failed in 2 3 years of their working life - the bodies all developed a crack in the casing in the same place, followed by the machines switching themselves off at the slightest touch of the casing. It seems the cause was a motherboard failure which Dell wanted to charged the price of a new laptop to rectify. I would never buy Dell again. My last one was Dell and am reasonably happy with it, but Jennifer has a Dell Laptop, that in less than a year (she had it nearly new) it had to have a new keyboard. Dell's customer support isn't brilliant and I've needed to contact them twice, once good service and the other time, total crap. Sounds like you are going great guns, Mick, what size is the plot? What is it about leeks, I don't know about?? Keith |
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Post by mummyjanny on Apr 2, 2008 19:55:50 GMT 1
We got our daughter a Toshiba laptop from John Lewis. It was £379. OH didn't think that was a bad price as it has lots on it.
Janet.
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Post by debbiem on Apr 3, 2008 11:17:26 GMT 1
What happened to the allotment Mick? The veg beds sound great - they're nowhere near the nuisance neighbours are they? I gave it up Debbie when I changed jobs last September as I used to look after it in the evening after work. It is next door to the neighbours but they're not really a nuisance - just useless. Useless ones must be a notch up from nuisance ones though. ;D |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 3, 2008 11:21:40 GMT 1
We got our daughter a Toshiba laptop from John Lewis. It was £379. OH didn't think that was a bad price as it has lots on it. Janet. I like Toshiba laptops. I consider the build quality to be very good. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2008 12:31:30 GMT 1
We got our daughter a Toshiba laptop from John Lewis. It was £379. OH didn't think that was a bad price as it has lots on it. Janet. I like Toshiba laptops. I consider the build quality to be very good. Don't tell Jennifer then, as she had one at a previous company and it was CRAP! Even the IT department said so too! As she was the newest member, she had the crappy one, while everyone had decent ones, until they upgraded to, guess what, Dells that the rest had before!! Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 3, 2008 12:37:14 GMT 1
I like Toshiba laptops. I consider the build quality to be very good. Don't tell Jennifer then, as she had one at a previous company and it was CRAP! Even the IT department said so too! As she was the newest member, she had the crappy one, while everyone had decent ones, until they upgraded to, guess what, Dells that the rest had before!! Keith Yet again I must bow to you and The witch's superior knowledge in the field of computing. If The witch's husbands IT department, and Jennifer's ex-company's IT department rate Dells, then they must be the bees knees. I'll tell you what, I promise I won't impart my advice about computers any more. I will refer all questions to you to pass on to Jennifer's ex-companies IT department. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2008 12:41:41 GMT 1
Don't tell Jennifer then, as she had one at a previous company and it was CRAP! Even the IT department said so too! As she was the newest member, she had the crappy one, while everyone had decent ones, until they upgraded to, guess what, Dells that the rest had before!! Keith Yet again I must bow to you and Rit'a's superior knowledge in the field of computing. If The witch's husbands IT department, and Jennifer's ex-company's IT department rate Dells, then they must be the bees knees. I'll tell you what, I promise I won't impart my advice about computers any more. I will refer all questions to you to pass on to Jennifer's ex-companies IT department. Now now, we all can have an opinion, can't we, whether educated or otherwise? It's like cars, some hate Volvos, but others like my BiL, rates them highly. Keith |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 3, 2008 12:48:21 GMT 1
Yet again I must bow to you and Rit'a's superior knowledge in the field of computing. If The witch's husbands IT department, and Jennifer's ex-company's IT department rate Dells, then they must be the bees knees. I'll tell you what, I promise I won't impart my advice about computers any more. I will refer all questions to you to pass on to Jennifer's ex-companies IT department. Now now, we all can have an opinion, can't we, whether educated or otherwise? It's like cars, some hate Volvos, but others like my BiL, rates them highly. Keith My sister's husband's boss has a friend who's girlfriend's brother's auntie's late father reckoned volvos were excellent cars. Of course that is only my opinion. |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2008 13:06:47 GMT 1
Now now, we all can have an opinion, can't we, whether educated or otherwise? It's like cars, some hate Volvos, but others like my BiL, rates them highly. Keith My sister's husband's boss has a friend who's girlfriend's brother's auntie's late father reckoned volvos were excellent cars. Of course that is only my opinion. They were in them days, but we have moved on since. Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 3, 2008 13:40:06 GMT 1
We got our daughter a Toshiba laptop from John Lewis. It was £379. OH didn't think that was a bad price as it has lots on it. Janet. There you are Janet - I said John Lewis.... |
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Post by mickthecactus on May 8, 2008 13:02:22 GMT 1
Although I've only been able to clear about half the area so far (digging up old lawns is b.... hard work), I'm very pleased with the results so far. Broad beans and onions are doing well, potatoes are in, carrots, beetroots and 2 types of spring onions sown at the weekend.
And watering is so easy compared with the allotment.
Eeven if I don't get it cleared in time there is a lot of stuff I can still do in pots - tomatoes, courgettes, lettuces in old plastic window boxes that I still have.
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