day 1 on my very first plot!

[mr tiler]

it is mate yes, would love to have a bbq there while im working tmoz but im guessing the no fire rule means no bbqs either! lol

[Nicos]

Picnic perhaps?

[mr tiler]

think il head out and get me some grub instead lol

[Chris172]

Hi great start to the plot and yes take as much advice you can from the vine blog it's a great network to make new friends and the knowledge and experience is mind blowing.

When I go to my garden I spend 20 mins weeding so I never get sick

Get your spuds in and wait for the rewards and any other fast growing veg such as spinach and pending where you some runner beans as they are prolific once started to bear reward

Happy gardening

[Two_Sheds]

would love to have a bbq there... but im guessing the no fire rule means no bbqs either!

Yes, our neighbours over the lotty fence like to complain frequently about bonfires on the allotments, even when there are none.
But they feel free to light up a stinky lighter-fuelled BBQ any time the sun comes out for more than 10 mins
*rolls eyes*


I've just found a top tip for lighting a fire: "light a Cheetos cheese puff or Pringles potato chip"

Fire Starter

[Greenleaves]

I find a liberal spraying of comfrey tea helps deter the bbq, s