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hi there , i have just aquired a 1/2 plot allotment wich is just basically waste ground full of weeds and overgrown grass . looks like it hasnt been touched for a couple of years ,it is totally south facing and wat soil thats been dug looks pretty good . has n e one got any tips on where to start all responses will be gratefully recieved thanx in advance
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Hi Janie. Welcome to the Vine. Try this link for excellent advice http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ment_5573.html
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Welcome janie36. Welcome to the vine.......
Slowly but surely does it . Cover up most of it and dig out perennial roots a metre at a time then plant up.
Have a look at more detailed advice using e search. Good luck........you will enjoy bringing your allotment back into production.
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Hello Janie and welcome. As the others have said, take it slowly, bit by bit and don't think you can do it all immediately. The rewards of eating your own veggies make the initial hardwork worth while.Comment
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Hi Janie welcome....RL has already given you an excellent link . If you can get your hands on lots of cardboard that's useful for cover as well (and you can plant throught it )
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Hi Janie & welcome to the vine.
Rustylady that is a very helpful link, thanks for drawing my attention to it (just got my new allotment and a bit bewildered where to start! Some very good ideas and tips there!)Originally posted by rustylady View PostComment
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Hi Janie36, another Plymothian here. When I was growing up most people had waste ground at the end of their roads; they were called bomb sites. We played on them then.
As everyone has said, little and often. Oh, and how I envy your growing climate,Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
Edited: for typo, thakns VC
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As an aside Rustylady, what village did you live in? I lived in Cornwood for a while when I left school.Originally posted by rustylady View PostWhether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
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Welcome to the vine, Janie.My Very Bleak Garden Blog
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Welcome to the Vine, Janie.
Enjoy your plot and the fruits of your labours!
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Hiya and welcome
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Hello! Welcome - I'm new to the forums as well but they seem a very friendly and helpful bunch!Likac66
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Good job "she" hasn't come back..........Originally posted by chris View PostWelcome to the vine jamie
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