Got 2 allotment plots today.

[gardenplot]

I’m sure one very happy girl, I just had conformation on two plots, I’m now the new owner of plot 40 & 41
My very own plots not having to share, But I do feel really bad at letting someone down on the offer of helping out on his plot due to him been too ill to do any heavy work, But with my shift work and own Garden and now 2 allotment plots what can I do.
I had to ring Mr J, who was happy for me but also sad cos I was letting him down, on his offer of sharing his allotment and helping him out. Hooooo I do feel really bad.
These are some photos I took today when I finished work of my 2 new plots, look so bad state and run down, my friends think I’ve lost the plot for taking these plots on.
I can see loads of hard heavy graft and a vision of what it will be like you just have to look beyond.

[Hans Mum]

congratulations & well done you, the hard work starts here but you'll soon have it knocked into shape

[gardenplot]

Oh thanks Hans Mum, i can see myself digging for the next 2 yrs, i'm so excted and could not wait to tell everyone

[Paul Wagland]

Wow - they look good to me! Don't worry about letting your chum down - I'm sure he understands.

You've probably thought of these ideas already - but my first move would be to hire (or buy) a good brushcutter and a big roll of black plastic to keep the weeds down afterwards (until you're ready to dig that bit).

[nick the grief]

Can I disagree with you Paul just ever so slightly. Those there dark bobbly jobs GP, they look like Teasel plants if so have a look around and see if you can find any seedlings, if so then dig em up, and pot em up then do what Paul says, then when you have cleared a corner plant them out and they should atract loads of bees to the flowers and birds to the seed heads in winter ( they make nice decorations as well )

Apart from that well done you

[gardenplot]

Thank you Paul & Nick just keep giving me the good advice i sure do need it, and will follow all.
Cant wait to get some time off and start on one of the plots so happy, keep pinching myself to make sure I’m not just dreaming

I will need loads of good advice on clearing the plots and getting them up & running.
I think they are Teasel plants so yes will dig some seeds up and pot them on thank you

[Seahorse]

Brilliant news! I felt like a little kid on Christmas day when I got my plot Good luck with all the clearing!

[Nicos]

That's FANTASIC news gardenplot !!!

Bet your cheeks must be aching now from grinning all day!!

[Gauckwin]

Fantastic news gardenpot, enjoy every moment, it a great time of the year to get your plots.

[Snadger]

Congratulations gardenplot!

Just look on it as a blank canvas for you to create your masterpiece!

[Paul Wagland]

Those there dark bobbly jobs GP, they look like Teasel plants if so have a look around and see if you can find any seedlings, if so then dig em up, and pot em up

Good thinking NTG! I think it's either goldfinches or greenfinches that go mad for teasels - can never remember which but both are welcome visitors! Lots of other birds like them too.

[nick the grief]

give you a clue Paul but as you say there are loads that like them.

[shirlthegirl43]

Congratulations Gardenplot - looks like you will be kept busy for a bit there! Can I beg a couple of teasel seeds if you can find them? I have been looking for some wild plants for ages but no joy. Happy to send you an sae if you can help.

[SarzWix]

Hey hey!! That's brilliant!
Start scrounging big cardboard boxes, they're great to cover ground up too, especially covered with a big thick mulch of poo...

[moggssue]

Hey, well done that girl!!!!!! Now, among all the digging and so on, dont forget to ENJOY!!