From humble beginnings!

[JennyGiraffe]

Hello again!

Well, digging has begun, and I can safely say that once I have finished the garden allotment I'll be able to make a rockery!! Who knew it was possible for so many stones, bits of brick and lumps of concrete to be in one space!

I have split the garden space up into four separate beds, have completely dug over one and started on number two. Some of the grass has been dug in and some is being piled up to turn into future compost.

There was a ton of over clearing to do before all that could be started so the whole garden looks completely different (and much better now) so I'm pretty happy. Didn't get my blueberry bush though which was a bummer but will get it this week, it's pot is ready and waiting!

[SarzWix]

Hi Jenny, just thought I'd say 'Welcome' and add my two penn'orth...
You say that the ground you're growing in is at the bottom of a slope? I was just wondering if 'frost pockets' might cause you a problem? Cold air naturally travels down hill, and then kind of settles at the lowest point. This shouldn't cause undue problems if the slope carries on downwards past where you'll be growing, but if there's a wall or solid fence or something which could block the 'flow' of cold air, then raised beds might be necessary. Otherwise the ground will be slow to warm up in the spring, and could get cold earlier in the autumn.
Sounds like you've been really busy already, and enjoying it too?!!

[JennyGiraffe]

Hi,

It carries on and then levels out again so from what you say it shouldn't be a problem.

Yes I am enjoying it, although will enjoy it more once I see from fruits of my labour of course!!