New allotment help

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finty22

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New allotment help
« on: April 29, 2009, 18:01 »
Hi,
I get access to my allotment this weekend, and dont know where to start. I know what I want to grow and have a very willing hubbie (who thinks he knows a lot!!) and would be interested in any "to do" lists that anyone would like to offer me!!
Thanks
Mel

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BobandJack

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Re: New allotment help
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 18:21 »
It kind of depends what state it's in really.  If it's head high with weeds try & strim everything down so you can see what you've got - that will take you a while & you can spend lots of time sitting around drinking tea from a flask & eating biscuits whilst having "strategic planning breaks".  I'm sure someone will be around just now with more helpful & constructive suggestions..... ::)

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Re: New allotment help
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2009, 18:27 »
Congrats Finty22  :D

First of all, read this article from the Info pages on clearing a plot:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Clearing_a_New_Allotment.php

Then, look at this article on planning a plot:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Planning_the_Plot.php

And after that, have a look at the monthly articles

http://www.allotment-garden.org/garden_month.php

But, most of all, grow what you want, take a bit at a time, make sure you've got something planted soonish so that you get something to crop whilst you're toiling away - and ENJOY YOURSELF  :D :D

Also, take lots of before / during / after pics - not just 'cos we're nosy but because it's great to look back on what you've achieved.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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DavidT

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Re: New allotment help
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2009, 18:54 »
Don`t try and do it all at once or you will soon get fed up. :D

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Re: New allotment help
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2009, 14:55 »
Also, take lots of before / during / after pics - not just 'cos we're nosy but because it's great to look back on what you've achieved.

but mostly because we're nosy!


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