Harrowing experience

[Garyw]

Irie you must be just edging onto the fens then - I have a friend over in Orsett and thats pretty heavy his way.

A plot party - what a good idea - bbq - beer and forks ..................

[SlugLobber]

Have a plot party. Similar to a decorating party, but give everyong a garden fork instead of a paint roller.

You'll have it licked in half an hour!

I tried that one a few years ago. I called it a GardenING party. People were very enthusiastic, until they realised I was adding 'ing' to the end. Bugger!

[Polly Fouracre]

The idea of raised beds,surely, is that they are never stepped on, let alone stomped!! Frost, back of the spade, back of the rake and finally a three-pronged spikey thing and the front of the rake should get you a sowable tilth. Good luck!!

[Garyw]

LOL maybe if I invite friends with kids over and give each sprog a fork and tell them I've hidden sweets or money out there .......................all they have to do is smash all the clumps of earth and find any money/sweets hidden inside??

Thanks Polly - sadly I didnt know that when I made them - but Im learning ...............