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    What a week! RustyLady and I teamed up to clear a plot that's not been touched for 7 months. It's amazing how quickly a nice plot can go to seed (literally)
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    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    I biked over fully tooled up (loving my lightweight lady spade) and RustyLady set to with the strimmer. Lots of painkillers & grapefruit squash was consumed, radio set to 2 and the sun was out
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    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      ...and the 'after' photos?!

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        We emptied the Daleks and found some lovely well-rotted goodness. They were quickly refilled, along with about 10 binbags (all watered & pricked, a la leafmould making). Comfrey, nettles & grass mowings were added as compost accelerators.

        We pulled up the largest, flowering weeds first (PSB included) which made a big visual difference and made the rest seem less daunting. It was hard going, but we were on a roll
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        • #5
          As we cleared each bed, it was promptly planted up (or else Nature will fill that vacuum with more weeds)
          1) broad beans
          2) carrots
          3) spuds
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          • #6
            We are now both totally cream-crackered, but very pleased with a job well done. There are still areas that need clearing (the grass is really hard to dig out) and will stay under carpet for a few months.

            We were chuffed to find 2 fairly mature gooseberry bushes under the brambles ...
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            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Well done ladies - I wish I had some of your energy
              Happy Gardening,
              Shirley

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              • #8
                Nice saddle bags!....good work TS.

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                • #9
                  Proper job! Makes me feel exhausted just looking at the photos
                  Life is too short for drama & petty things!
                  So laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly!

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                  • #10
                    Good job well done...
                    You're bike would give that Indian one a run for his money !
                    S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                    a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

                    You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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                    • #11
                      Not as exhausted as we are, Comfreyfan!! I had a lovely soak in the bath with some of my fave Sanctuary products, but I still ache. Don't think either TS or me will be late to bed tonight.

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                      • #12
                        What a Herculean effort!! Amazing work ladies, congratulations!

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                        • #13
                          Oh, well done to you both! That is fabulous!
                          Gives me an idea for a grapevine groundforce squad.
                          Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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                          • #14
                            That's good grafting - well done! Did I miss something - have you two got a joint shared plot now?

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                            • #15
                              Well done Ladies!

                              I spent ages strimming today too - a very satisfying pastime! Congratulations on all your hard work.
                              All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                              Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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