Originally Posted by malaikah:
“Anyone got an allotment?
I've just acquired a plot and am focussing on clearing and building raised beds right now - collecting materials this week to start that - although have planted some garlic out which has done well this first week. Hard as nails, garlic
Have onion sets to put in next and have planted various seeds which have mostly been disappointing - going to try again though - think I was too early, not enough/too much light, planted them too deep etc etc...”
“Anyone got an allotment?
I've just acquired a plot and am focussing on clearing and building raised beds right now - collecting materials this week to start that - although have planted some garlic out which has done well this first week. Hard as nails, garlic
Have onion sets to put in next and have planted various seeds which have mostly been disappointing - going to try again though - think I was too early, not enough/too much light, planted them too deep etc etc...”
Ooh snap. I just got an allotment plot too, yesterday in fact. Going to have to do a massive digging and weeding session starting next weekend as the plot wasn't tended to last year. I also want to do raised beds but not sure if I will have enough soil to do it without having to massively excavate the non-raised-bed parts! The plot they've given me is already about 20cms below the level of the path through the site!
Also working out what to do with the tools and stuff. I have inherited a small shed with the plot where I can put seeds and small tools but I'm not sure about leaving expensive stuff there. I wonder if it's possible to bury a large metal box in a secluded corner and cover it up somehow.




all my brussels gone, the kale, my leeks they even ate the last few beetroot's that i left in the ground because it stayed mild for so long.