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Post by karenwl on Mar 31, 2007 21:26:51 GMT 1
Were do you get the energy from can i have some ;D
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Post by alicat on Apr 1, 2007 10:56:12 GMT 1
 Sounds like you've been having a great time at the lottie. How's your back today after all that digging. Don't forget your camera if your going again today.!
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 10:58:34 GMT 1
The mind is willing Ali but maybe the back isnt! Perhaps Ill trot up there anyway just to sow a few seeds....  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 21:08:14 GMT 1
 Right obviously this is the view out of the shed door looking up the plot, the first bed you can see is the flower bed, which has been planted with allsorts of plants which were excess from my gardens at home, Irises, sedums, Hardy geraniums, Asiatic lilies, the dreaded Crocosmia. And in the gaps between them Ive sown Bronze fennel Cornflowers and Poppies. Hopefully it will become a riot of colour and be a draw to all the good guys of the insect world |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Apr 1, 2007 21:15:56 GMT 1
What a wonderful sight SL well done! There was me dead chuffed because I got 4 rows of taters in this arvo ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 21:17:41 GMT 1
Theres more pics but I cant seem to get Picassa to give it up  Im working on it now! |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 21:28:51 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 21:30:53 GMT 1
Oh and I took some video footage too, but Im afraid that will have to wait a while, Ill try to get it on by tomorrow ;D
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Post by madonplants on Apr 1, 2007 22:21:00 GMT 1
You really are making me want one now!  Eldest son even said that today, as well!! Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 1, 2007 22:31:42 GMT 1
You can grow some veg in pots you know Keith, (keep your hand in, as it were) till you get your lottie?
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Post by madonplants on Apr 1, 2007 23:17:02 GMT 1
I know. I gave a planter to each of my boys two summers ago and then took them to the seed section of the garden centre and said take your pick. Big one chose sunflowers, littlun chose beetroot and poached egg plant!!!! Good combination, eh! They both did really well, though. Biggun grew his 6ft sunflower to 8ft and we all had great fun eating the beetroot!!
Keith
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 1, 2007 23:35:06 GMT 1
It looks fantastic Sweetie! No wonder your back hurts....you've obviously been working incredibly hard. I know now why you didn't get asked onto the committee - they're all frightened of you! Can't wait to see it all green and leafy.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 2, 2007 10:29:54 GMT 1
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Post by The witch on Apr 2, 2007 11:10:21 GMT 1
I do envy lottie owners - all that wonderful fresh home grown fruit and veg to eat and freeze for over winter use.  But I don't envy all the obvious hard work a lottie needs.  |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 2, 2007 11:30:22 GMT 1
I do envy lottie owners - all that wonderful fresh home grown fruit and veg to eat and freeze for over winter use. But I don't envy all the obvious hard work a lottie needs. I am a little like that, but I nearly had one when we lived in Oakham. It was only 5 minutes walk away, but I wanted to get our garden sorted first. I was getting there when we had to move! Don't know where the nearest ones are here, i suppose I could ask around. SL, who do you have to contact regarding getting one? Keith |
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Post by The witch on Apr 2, 2007 11:50:39 GMT 1
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Post by madonplants on Apr 2, 2007 11:57:52 GMT 1
Thanks The witch. I knew it would be the council, just not sure who to ask for!!
Keith
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 2, 2007 12:26:20 GMT 1
Keith it doesnt matter about the department name, ring your local Neighbourhood office, they will put you on the right track, its what I did. ;D
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Post by alicat on Apr 2, 2007 12:46:58 GMT 1
 Sweetie it looks brilliant - no wonder your back aches. As for free bark chippings You could try the parks or the council ( highways, where they chop down trees that risk falling on to roads )it might not be free but would be cheaper than buying it in bags.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 2, 2007 13:15:22 GMT 1
Thanks Ali  Highways! brilliant! Im off to look up the number for that .... ;D |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 3, 2007 13:57:18 GMT 1
Apparently there are no funds for chippings deliveries to allotments from the council, or Highways so Ive gotten in touch again with a company Plotty told me about last year, I spoke to a very nice lady who assured me that I was at the top of the list when the company works in our area ...Brilliant. ;D
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Post by dutchy on Apr 4, 2007 8:31:53 GMT 1
Sweatleaf,
your lotty looks brilliant.
You have done so much already, where do you find the time.
I hope you get your free bark chip soon.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 5, 2007 15:27:50 GMT 1
I just counted up the sweet peas....over a hundred and I stopped counting....I didnt think my saved seed would be so good! I think the lottie will be very pretty this year then! |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 5, 2007 15:31:58 GMT 1
Should be a sight for sore eyes. And loads of sunflowers?
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 5, 2007 15:43:22 GMT 1
I keep forgetting to buy the seeds for those! Its not too late is it? I think they would be brilliant for the birds.
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Im working on it now!
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