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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 7, 2008 23:18:48 GMT 1
We are only allowed fires in winter, from November onwards, some of our weeds just cant go in the compost heaps,( they wont rot down) so they have to be got rid of somehow, the ash goes back to the soil, and provides useful nutrients, so it is recycled in the end.
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Post by roan on Jan 7, 2008 23:24:49 GMT 1
We are only allowed fires in winter, from November onwards, some of our weeds just cant go in the compost heaps,( they wont rot down) so they have to be got rid of somehow, the ash goes back to the soil, and provides useful nutrients, so it is recycled in the end. Yes, we have some weeds that are totally noxious and cannot be composted. We put them in a tank of water and they rot down over a few months, eventually returning as nutrients for the garden. Tree branches etc. can be chopped up or taken to the council where they dispose of them. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 7, 2008 23:43:45 GMT 1
We are only allowed fires in winter, from November onwards, some of our weeds just cant go in the compost heaps,( they wont rot down) so they have to be got rid of somehow, the ash goes back to the soil, and provides useful nutrients, so it is recycled in the end. Yes, we have some weeds that are totally noxious and cannot be composted. We put them in a tank of water and they rot down over a few months, eventually returning as nutrients for the garden. Tree branches etc. can be chopped up or taken to the council where they dispose of them. We have similar schemes for our green waste at home but its too difficult to move the huge quantities we produce at the lottie in green bags, so we compost 99% of it and burn whats left, its not ideal but it works.  I compost most of my garden waste at home too, only hedge clippings go to the council |
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Post by roan on Jan 7, 2008 23:50:48 GMT 1
Yes, we have some weeds that are totally noxious and cannot be composted. We put them in a tank of water and they rot down over a few months, eventually returning as nutrients for the garden. Tree branches etc. can be chopped up or taken to the council where they dispose of them. We have similar schemes for our green waste at home but its too difficult to move the huge quantities we produce at the lottie in green bags, so we compost 99% of it and burn whats left, its not ideal but it works. I compost most of my garden waste at home too, only hedge clippings go to the council You're certainly doing your bit for the environment! ;D |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 29, 2008 9:44:12 GMT 1
Went to my allotment Saturday. No more leeks stolen but the walking board to enable me to work between the rows has gone.
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 11, 2008 11:41:52 GMT 1
Went there Sturday a.m. Most of the remaining leeks have been stolen. About a dozen left now.
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 11, 2008 11:47:04 GMT 1
Went there Sturday a.m. Most of the remaining leeks have been stolen. About a dozen left now. Ruddy hell! I hope you have complainted to the allotment committee and the council. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 11, 2008 13:43:55 GMT 1
Went there Sturday a.m. Most of the remaining leeks have been stolen. About a dozen left now. Ruddy hell! I hope you have complainted to the allotment committee and the council. Unfortunately there isn't an allotment committee and now that I have moved jobs I can't get into the council office either. In any event I have given it up now but just collecting the last of my produce. I have to say that they were very neatly and very systematically dug out. |
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Post by Sleepy on Feb 11, 2008 13:57:34 GMT 1
Ruddy hell! I hope you have complainted to the allotment committee and the council. Unfortunately there isn't an allotment committee and now that I have moved jobs I can't get into the council office either. In any event I have given it up now but just collecting the last of my produce. I have to say that they were very neatly and very systematically dug out. Sounds like they were nicked by another allotment holder who knew you were going and thought you had gone. |
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Post by emseypop on Feb 11, 2008 15:58:29 GMT 1
Unfortunately there isn't an allotment committee and now that I have moved jobs I can't get into the council office either. In any event I have given it up now but just collecting the last of my produce. I have to say that they were very neatly and very systematically dug out. Sounds like they were nicked by another allotment holder who knew you were going and thought you had gone. Thats a real shame Mick, talk about ending on a low! It unfortunately sounds like you are better of out of it. Your lucky you have the space at home to start your own veggie patch. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Feb 11, 2008 17:44:48 GMT 1
Oh dear Mick, if I were you I would dig up everything you want to keep now, and say goodbye to the place, you dont need the stress of wondering if its ok.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 11, 2008 17:46:59 GMT 1
Oh dear Mick, if I were you I would dig up everything you want to keep now, and say goodbye to the place, you dont need the stress of wondering if its ok. I shall do that very thing next weekend. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Feb 17, 2008 23:40:34 GMT 1
Any more losses Mick? |
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Post by mickthecactus on Mar 10, 2008 14:11:06 GMT 1
Any more losses Mick? Yes, all the remaining leeks and the other board. Shan't be returning there again. |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 10, 2008 17:05:39 GMT 1
Any more losses Mick? Yes, all the remaining leeks and the other board. Shan't be returning there again. How common is this sort of problem?  Keith |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Mar 10, 2008 17:42:38 GMT 1
Yes, all the remaining leeks and the other board. Shan't be returning there again. How common is this sort of problem? Keith Its becoming far too common for comfort, one of our plotters left last year because of theft and vandalism. |
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Post by karenwl on Mar 10, 2008 20:19:46 GMT 1
Sorry you have had things stolen Mick
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Post by Sweetleaf on Apr 30, 2008 22:35:34 GMT 1
On Sunday, I went to my plot and began digging over the portion that was covered in Tarps for the winter, the Docks had not been discouraged and had been growing away happily in the dark, I filled the barrow twice with the dug up pests and I can probably do it again several times with whats left. Pity there isnt a crop that resilient!
When my back hurt I went over to the other plot and planted out two rows of broad beans, after preparing the area they were to go in, then moved on to my favourite bit, the flower bed in front of the shed, in went a bargain tray of pinks and a similarly priced tray of Antirrinum, I love the D&D section of my local GC, they always give in too soon with annuals in the spring, each tray only cost 50p!
I also planted about a hundred bulbs, a mix of Iris and Gladioli, and next time Im planting a wild mix of "sow in situ" flowers on the other plot, in reds yellows and blues, and loads of sweet peas, even if I dont get a good veg harvest this year, the flowers will make up for it ;D
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Post by alicat on Apr 30, 2008 23:35:19 GMT 1
On Sunday, I went to my plot and began digging over the portion that was covered in Tarps for the winter, the Docks had not been discouraged and had been growing away happily in the dark, I filled the barrow twice with the dug up pests and I can probably do it again several times with whats left. Pity there isnt a crop that resilient! When my back hurt I went over to the other plot and planted out two rows of broad beans, after preparing the area they were to go in, then moved on to my favourite bit, the flower bed in front of the shed, in went a bargain tray of pinks and a similarly priced tray of Antirrinum, I love the D&D section of my local GC, they always give in too soon with annuals in the spring, each tray only cost 50p! I also planted about a hundred bulbs, a mix of Iris and Gladioli, and next time Im planting a wild mix of "sow in situ" flowers on the other plot, in reds yellows and blues, and loads of sweet peas, even if I dont get a good veg harvest this year, the flowers will make up for it ;D It sounds lovely SL and I can't wait to see pictures later in the year of your bargin flower bed by the shed. And the rest of course. |
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Post by The witch on May 2, 2008 14:31:44 GMT 1
On Sunday, I went to my plot and began digging over the portion that was covered in Tarps for the winter, the Docks had not been discouraged and had been growing away happily in the dark, I filled the barrow twice with the dug up pests and I can probably do it again several times with whats left. Pity there isnt a crop that resilient! When my back hurt I went over to the other plot and planted out two rows of broad beans, after preparing the area they were to go in, then moved on to my favourite bit, the flower bed in front of the shed, in went a bargain tray of pinks and a similarly priced tray of Antirrinum, I love the D&D section of my local GC, they always give in too soon with annuals in the spring, each tray only cost 50p! I also planted about a hundred bulbs, a mix of Iris and Gladioli, and next time Im planting a wild mix of "sow in situ" flowers on the other plot, in reds yellows and blues, and loads of sweet peas, even if I dont get a good veg harvest this year, the flowers will make up for it ;D I'm exhausted just reading what you have just done - you certainly have been very busy. ;D |
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Post by maggyd on May 2, 2008 16:38:33 GMT 1
I dont know how you do what you do you must be superwoman.  |
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Post by karenwl on May 25, 2008 14:13:56 GMT 1
You have been busy SL, at our last allotment meeting we decided that we would set up an area where all the noxious weeds can be put and then they can be burnt at the end of the year.
We have set up and old jewson sand bag attached to 4 rustic poles, it seems to be working well so far.
LOL Karen
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jun 16, 2008 12:12:12 GMT 1
Well, its been weeks since i went to the lottie and the sight that greeted me was horrific, all the digging I did may as well have been a dream, I have a wild meadow on the B plot, amd I had to mow a path to the compost heaps! Im so ashamed of the mess, I stayed about seven hours and made a dent on the work that needs doing, planted out my beans, weeded all the raised beds and planted out Mange tout and various other things, I got stung very badly by the nettles that had sprung up like triffids everywhere, though.  I think the B plot will have to go next year, and Ill settle for trying to keep one plot tidy and productive, I obviously dont have the time for two, and it seems selfish to keep it. It broke my heart to see the mess I had been unaware of creating |
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Post by madonplants on Jun 16, 2008 12:42:26 GMT 1
Well, its been weeks since i went to the lottie and the sight that greeted me was horrific, all the digging I did may as well have been a dream, I have a wild meadow on the B plot, amd I had to mow a path to the compost heaps! Im so ashamed of the mess, I stayed about seven hours and made a dent on the work that needs doing, planted out my beans, weeded all the raised beds and planted out Mange tout and various other things, I got stung very badly by the nettles that had sprung up like triffids everywhere, though. I think the B plot will have to go next year, and Ill settle for trying to keep one plot tidy and productive, I obviously dont have the time for two, and it seems selfish to keep it. It broke my heart to see the mess I had been unaware of creating Think of all that wildlife, you have encouraged into your plot. Though I expect some bad as well as some good. I am surprised you have time for one plot sometimes, with the work you do. It's a pity, we don't live nearer, or we could help out. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jun 16, 2008 15:28:09 GMT 1
Well, its been weeks since i went to the lottie and the sight that greeted me was horrific, all the digging I did may as well have been a dream, I have a wild meadow on the B plot, amd I had to mow a path to the compost heaps! Im so ashamed of the mess, I stayed about seven hours and made a dent on the work that needs doing, planted out my beans, weeded all the raised beds and planted out Mange tout and various other things, I got stung very badly by the nettles that had sprung up like triffids everywhere, though. I think the B plot will have to go next year, and Ill settle for trying to keep one plot tidy and productive, I obviously dont have the time for two, and it seems selfish to keep it. It broke my heart to see the mess I had been unaware of creating Think of all that wildlife, you have encouraged into your plot. Though I expect some bad as well as some good. I am surprised you have time for one plot sometimes, with the work you do. It's a pity, we don't live nearer, or we could help out. Do you know any local glaziers? I need to replace my shed window, its been broken into again.  |
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