Saturday, HWDD was working so I was able to spend most of the day on the plot. First I went to collect wood from the industrial estate. There were a few men from the factory still working, who offered to help break up the old pallets, but I proved that I’m stronger than I look! (The Body Pump classes are paying off!)
I had enough to finish the sides of the compost bin and complete one and a half 5m x 1m beds before I ran out of time! I also dispatched the weeds with a freshly sharpened hoe- showing no mercy, with threats of ‘smothering’ given to the larger one’s as I intend to cover them with carpet very soon!
It’s all starting to take shape at last!
Thanks to my neighbours on plot 27 who kindly gave be a bundle of runner beans- they were lovely!
3 comments:
Those beds look great. It makes such a difference having the wooden sides helping keep out encroaching grass etc.
Only a few more to do!
Only 12 & half more to do!
The chap from plot 51 has very kindly said that I can have any wook I like from his pile of surplus! Allotment folk are so generous, I just hope I can give a little in return once I get established.
Sarah, I really admire your dedication in getting stuck into that plot. I know how demoralising it can be when you're faced with all that digging and weeding but it's really paying off! I think you're doing an amazing job.
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