Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?

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noshed

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Re: Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2009, 22:30 »
Get some pallets and sort out some compost bays.
Sort out the shed and brew some tea. Sit in a chair and contemplate the plot. Talk to your neighbours.
Self-sufficient in rasberries and bindweed. Slug pellets can be handy.

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texas_gardenia

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Re: Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2009, 13:49 »
I picked up a plot this time last year, and the weather was exactly the same.   As tempting as it may be, try not to walk over it too much and compact the soil.  You'll hate yourself when it comes to dig it over.  I have quite heavy soil, so it takes a while to dry out.  My rule of thumb is that if the mud sticks to your boots, it's too wet to dig.

There is so many other things to do though, even if it is chucking down.

Thank you so much, Jay. I did dig a bit the other day and the mud was definitely sticking to my shoes... ah well! I know that some people build sheds and things but that isn't possible for me at the moment. I think I will stick to dryish days and try my best. Thank you everyone :)

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fatbelly

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Re: Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?
« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2009, 15:30 »

Sort out the shed and brew some tea. Sit in a chair and contemplate the plot. Talk to your neighbours.
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Allotment holder since 27th May 2007.

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woodsmoke

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Re: Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2009, 21:06 »
I meant raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants - all can be planted in the winter.  Not sure about blueberries, but as they are deciduous presumably them too.  But I would have to look them up.

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Leedsniner

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Re: Soggy winter! Is there anything to be done now?
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2009, 09:27 »
Painting & waterproofing sheds & the like. Tidy the shed - mine always needs that whatever the weather.


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