The council have done it...

[Bex]

They've cleared my second plot and it looks fab. A big patch of earth rather than a big patch of grass and weeds. Can't wait till spring now when I can actually plant something in it.

[Mrs Dobby]

Cool! Thats great news Bex! You got all your plans sorted for it yet? Are you putting in raised beds, paths or what? Let us all know what you are planning on doing with the space!

[nick the grief]

Way to go Bex, Now you've got no excuse for any weeds on your plot

[Bex]

Thanks Nick and Mrs D

I'm not having raised beds as it is too much hard work for me, I'm on my own you see. I was thinking of having a main path down the middle with beds on either sides with a small path between beds. This is what I have dug on my first plot which I decided to clear myself and I'm two thirds clear now. I think the plots are about 9m x 17m each although I'm not that organised as to have planned what goes where, I will keep the main groups together but thats as far as my planning goes I'm afraid. I'm the sort of person that could plan something but it all goes out the window anyway.

[dexterdoglancashire]

What wonderful news Bex! I think you've done really well over the past few months! Can't wait to hear all about the things you are going to plant - and the results of course! next year! Dexterdog

[jlottie]

Hi Bex

I "do" my plot by myself too. I have split mine up into 9 beds down the middle and have long beds down each side. My plot is an odd shape as I am on the edge of the site. I have used landscape fabric for the paths (it was a freebie). I find it so much easier to tackle one bed at a time and I don't need to walk on the soil very often.



Good luck with your plot(s) it gets quite addictive

[Bex]

Jlottie, your plot looks fantastic and much the same as I would like mine to look.

I'm enjoying the preparation, the digging and ordering seeds so far, I just hope my lottie is as productive as everyone elses seem to be.

[jlottie]

Ta Bex,

I thoroughly enjoyed clearing and digging mine too, that was 3 years ago. I can still find plenty to do - roll on spring though

Pic was taken a couple of weeks ago and is looking a bit bare at the moment.

jl

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi jlottie - your plot looks brill! many thanks for the photo! you've obviously put a lot of work into getting it ship shape! Dexterdog

[Alison]

I'm just envious of all that lovely space.............

[denise]

Hi Jlottie
Looks fantastic !
You will be my role model - if thats OK?

[roitelet]

Very impressive jLottie

[woodfettler]

thanks very much for the warm welcome Nick ,i bought the plant at the local garden centre ,it would seem from your reply (and another ) it needs to be planted outside ,it is planted in the border of an unheated greenhouse and frost does get it a bit . I have followed rhs pruning instuctions to the letter but still no joy maybe its time to try a different variety thanks again
mike

I am pleased to hear your council cleared your plot ! I have just been given my first plot hear in Birkdale which is four feet high in docks and nettles ,my council tell me there is no funding available to clear it so i will have to do it myself !!!!!!!! oh well at least i have it

[Mrs Dobby]

Hi Woodfettler!

Congrats on the new plot! We only got ours 11 weeks ago, and like yours it was deep in weeds (8' in our case!), but some concerted effort on both our parts has now got most of it clear and dug over ready for the planting come spring! It is hard work clearing, but worthwhile, very satisfying! One tip I'd share is to tackle it little and often, and then you'll be surprised how quickly it is done! Also dont try to do too much at once, if clearing it all is going to be a problem straight away, then cover it over and leave it till next year!

There's a few piccies of our battle in this thread (in case you want to see just how bad 8' of weeds is! lol!)
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead.php?t=2681

Anyhows, good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

PS Some piccies would be great!

[Stroppy scotte]

Wouldn't it be great if all allotments were cleared before being taken over!! Then again it might remove some of the challenge.