Anyone read Munty's advice for newbies

Just read Munjac's advice for newbies, very funny. Good advice too.

Guess what stage I'm at? No idea, well it is the knock down and remove pigeon loft stage. Then it is cut back the weeds, then check out the shed, then probably remove the shed, then cut back more weeds, then call for help! That is men in white coats not help in digging it over, because I don't live anywhere near Munty so no rotavator. I also don't have a petrol strimmer (unless me old Dad has one hidden away - like he will be doing with all his tools from now until I get my own set ).

So what happens with no petrol strimmer, no neighbour with a rotavator and very little tools? Well I will find out, but my guess is a bad back! What is the world record for digging a standard sized plot over? Watch this space and you'll probably find out what it isn't and that's 6 months and a visit to a chiropractor! Now a rented rotavator seems like a good deal.

Still, looking forward to real fruit and vegetables. Then there's the healthy life of good food and plenty of exercise. Do the experts define how much exercise is considered good because my back is now good for nothing. Still half way through. Now I can start to plant a few stuff so at least it looks like I have done something worthwhile. I'll soon cheer up with a few stuff coming through. Will make the last half seem easier to dig over.

Anyway, I wake up from my day-dreaming to catch the allotment secretary telling me how much the rent is and if I wanted to take it. I then look around and the loft is there, the old shed is still there and I am looking up at the weeds not down at growing plants. All a dream. Now what was the question? Do you want the plot? Answer...

Yes! Yes! Yes! When can I start?

Or, "where you going?" "Is that a no then?" <cloud of dust goes up as I wheel spin my car trying to get away>

Well? I'm afraid you will have to wait a few days for that as I am yet to inspect the plot. I reckon you won't need many guesses, I think I have said yes in my head for two years already.

we took on an overgrown plot in april this year.
strimmed it all over and racked the resulting weeds etc into a compost pile, and decided to make small beds across the width of the plot, 14' wide with a 3' path down one side.
we have decided to do half this year and half next year,it is over 90' long but keep it all strimmed so it looks tidy.
60 runner beans plants going like mad, with loads on, broad beans, onions, shallots, beetroot, salads. have planted 4 apples to cordon, and put posts for a small orchard at the top by the shed.
great fun, just go for it.
martyn

I would not worry about chemicals in the wood. I bet the loft has been there years and the timber is made with good stuff.

Before you pull it down, is it any good for chickens?

TTG - Have you got a pic of your lotty?

You might find that if you cut the loft down into sections some of your fellow lotties might take some, save you getting it taken away.

Good Luck