I Am So So Lucky...Chuffed To Bits..!!

[braders]

Evening Grapes

Well...to cut a long story short, I approached a neighbour, who has this plot of land that is never used...just has the occasional mowing, so I plucked up the courage to ask him if he has ever considered turning it into a veg / fruit plot and he almost immediately said YES..!..he would be delighted. Am I lucky or what..?..its got an outside tap too and he has given me my own key to come and go as I like..all he wants in return is some produce. I have attached a couple of pics to share with you all. One question..how would you go about tackling the grass, dig and turn the grass sods under, or skim it...would love all your comments people..oh by the way it is approx 11 x 9 metres, a good size I think..yes..?

Cheers...a happy braders...

[Nicos]

ah ..well..we are doing the same thing with a bit of field..

..slicing off the 'turf' sideways by about2-3"...and then stacking it to rot down until next year.
Then digging each bed to a spade depth....and the rotorvating.
Each of our beds is 4ft x ...whatever.....( +/- 6-9 ft)

each bed is takg about 1 1/2 hrs before it's ready for planting.

Sounds a lot to do....but I can guarantee there will be many LESS weeds this way!!!

well done on getting your plot...you must be so excited!!!!!

[Nippy]

Lucky you. I tried to pluck up courage to ask my neighbour if I could use her empty greenhouse this year but never quite managed it.

[Nicos]

..you're welcome to use mine...but Cheshire is a bit of a drive I think!!!!


..go on Nippy..just ask...they can always say no......( I DARE you..and I bet they say yes in exchange for produce!!!!)


....watch this space folks!!!!

[braders]

Lucky you. I tried to pluck up courage to ask my neighbour if I could use her empty greenhouse this year but never quite managed it.

Thats what I said to myself...but if you dont ask, you dont get...go for it Nippy..!

[Nippy]

Ok, you have convinced me.
I will be back tomorrow with some news, good I hope.

[Nicos]

Go Nippy ..go....

[FionaH]

Go for it Nippy!
Well done Braders!

[Growem]

Good job Braders. Make sure you plant some prolific things like potatoes and runner beans so you have a constant source of stuff to give to your good neighbour. Plus you can save some of the nicer treats for yourself.

[SarzWix]

That's fab Braders! Almost half an allotment! Well done for plucking up the courage, it was well worth it

And Nippy, I definitely think you should go for it too

[Glutton4...]

Wow - fab news! Good luck with it - both of you!

[Mikey]

The cynic in me would say that a handshake agreement can seem like a good thing, but then next year the neighbour might decide to turn round and keep it for themselves, after you've done all the digging and clearing.

Am I too cynical?

[Growem]

Oh well, that's still one year of free growing, I wouldn't complain too hard. But nor would I invest in too much fanciness on the site either, like boards for raised beds or anything.

[Nippy]

She say No
She says she uses it for stoing pots compost etc. Hey ho.

[Nicos]

Well..worth asking eh???