Hello, newbie allotment man here.

Sally A · « **Reply #15 on:** November 25, 2007, 21:50 »

But we don't miss out on a comfy toilet (especially for us laydees), or electric kettle do we?

crowndale · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:08 »

It looks to be in a similar condition to the one I recently took over, some people are just born lucky! Except mine had two huge brambles on it but they were cultivated ones rather than the random wild growing ones. I have now dug over around half of a 10'x12 bed, only another 5 and a half beds to go, plus the fencing, path making and general stuff.

mixiepalms · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2008, 21:39 »

hiya

sorry i havent posted, been busy up the plot, Christmas etc.

heres few pics of the progress.

and finally our two free compost bins,

happy new year to you all

richyrich7 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2008, 21:41 »

Looks to be shaping up nicely there.

Sally A · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2008, 22:08 »

Nice soil, whereabouts in the UK are you? ah, just noticed in your first post, Chatham, Kent.

SkipRat · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2008, 22:25 »

You look to have scored lucky with that plot Mixiepalms, it in a lot better shape then when I took my first plot.

Welcome to the forum

Lynne · « **Reply #21 on:** January 07, 2008, 12:46 »

Hello from me too. What good condition your plot is in. I'm still digging out nettle and bramble roots.

mixiepalms · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2008, 07:36 »

Yes we were lucky, only had last years weeds on it. Has taken a lot of work to get it to the condition it is in now. It is rewarding when the old boys say it looks good. We have a judge on the next door plot and his is in a real state. What gets me is he is on the comittee that sent out a letter saying plots can be taken away if they are left to go to ruin. Politics even in allotments. :?

Still what do I know lol??? I am a newbie.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:10 »

Welcome from Maidstone Mick

Duggie · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2008, 10:40 »

Welcome Mick,

Good to hear you can get stuck in straight away. Had my plot 6 months now and still clearing brambles and couch grass!

You'll find this forum friendly, fun and minefield of info.

mixiepalms · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2008, 16:21 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Welcome from Maidstone Mick

and a big hi to you from wet chatham!!!!!!!!!!

mixiepalms · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2008, 16:23 »

Quote from: "Duggie"

Welcome Mick,

Good to hear you can get stuck in straight away. Had my plot 6 months now and still clearing brambles and couch grass!

You'll find this forum friendly, fun and minefield of info.

hiya

yes we were lucky, almost a miracle. i cant wait to eat this years harvest. ever the optimist lol.

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Hello, newbie allotment man here.

Sally A

Sally A