Help... I think I am getting a serious addiction to my allotment, any suggestions?

[gardenpassion]

Its getting serious, I know it is the busy time of the year with sowing/planting out/watering/weeding etc. BUT ......I seem to be spending too much time up there and when not able to pop up to the allotment, getting a tad grumpy!! Thankfully the children love coming up with me and have their own grow space, but hubby doesnt like it and is starting to grumble... I just LOVE the whole grow thing, been at it for 2 years now and it never ceases to amaze me when a single tiny seed produces food, and looks pretty in the process.
Is this normal? do any other grapes experience this kind of madness or do I need to see a psychologist... ( ha, my husband is one!) or is this a serious case of allotment-fever. Will look forward to your thoughts on the matter.
Cheers grapes.

[Jeanied]

Just go with the flow, confident in the knowledge that it is the most natural, health giving and life affirming addiction you could ever develop!

And if anyone challenges you, refer them to us!!! We'll sort them out for you.

[taff]

I'm afraid it's completely normal....and I hate to say this to you, but it can only get worse....

[Creemteez]

It's the only addiction I have now since giving up nicotine.... Mind you I do get a tad twitchy if there's no Alcoholic Ginger Beer in the house......

[Feral007]

LOL there's nothing better than a glass of wine while watching things grow. Surely your good psychologist hubby could join you in your madness of choice
Perhaps grow some grapes and get him fermenting them for your combined enjoyment? Of course, there's always the scrumpey cider.......You can have an organic relationship.

[donnakebab]

I think it's your OH that needs some treatment. Get him a chair, a note pad sit him on the lottie and he can talk to the plants.

[Nicos]

Tis totally normal !!!


now then....if you were to set up one of these on the lottie I'd start to get worried

[veggiechicken]

Isn't that a polytunnel?

[Nicos]

Isn't that a polytunnel?

Yup- with built in shading for this sort of weather!!!

( ...but not enough ventilation if I recall from my camping days!)

[veggiechicken]

This has my old brain cells whirring! Could an old tent be turned into a polytunnel? Those cheapo pop up festival tents that seem to be discarded after one night! Or something from Freecycle?
Anyone tried this - Don't answer - I'll start a new thread!!

[dominic10]

Join the queue GP - and I love the post about your OH talking to the plants...

[Peas'n'Kews]

Definately addicted! Mind you my poor OH has to listen to my anouncements of how many runner bean seedling we now have coming up in the garden - he gets an update about 3 times a day.... (Currently at 25, was only 22 this morning first thing!)

[Hilary B]

Does your OH enjoy the results of your addiction? If so, tell him to come along and try it for himself instead of grumbling!
Does he feel that other responsibilities are being neglected (housework, getting his meals, etc...)?
ENJOY your addiction!

[gardenpassion]

Enjoying all the responses, and reassured that I am not alone in the world of " I am addicted to my allotment"!! I love the idea of a tent, then I would never have to be parted from it :0 . Enjoy these lovely sunny days peeps... just perfect for our needs

[gardenpassion]

Definately addicted! Mind you my poor OH has to listen to my anouncements of how many runner bean seedling we now have coming up in the garden - he gets an update about 3 times a day.... (Currently at 25, was only 22 this morning first thing!)

Aahhh, I totally understand, and am training the children to think the same way. 7 year old is counting the new growth and measuring the peas..... Last night she said the tendrils were like a mummy and daughter hugging each other .....sweetest thing said so far.