my new allotment

stephen gibson · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:33 pm Post subject: my new allotment

headed down to see my new allotment today bigger than i taught but got stuck in anyway managed to get one bed done added my compost and epsom salts anything else i should do? here is a pic

Nozebleed · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject:

looking good...i tell ye..id get stuck in with the rake and fork quick..turn a little soil..and then start sowing direct to the ground asap..you'll have a crop in no time. you can always make the beds next year..save yourself some money too. go down to easons and buy Michael Brenocks book (THE IRISH GARDENERS HANDBOOK)...it's a must have. it tells you how and when to do everything!

stephen gibson · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:07 pm Post subject: thanks

thanks a lot il have a look for that book nice one

stephen gibson · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:14 pm Post subject: the allotment now

i got that book cheers its very good heres the allotment now

Lius · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:06 am Post subject:

Looks like my garden in Jan/Feb, are you not starting a bit late unless you are going fot Winter veg?

Nozebleed · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:50 am Post subject:

looks great steve. get some cabbage down asap!! you'll have them by end of september! you're making good progress with the raised beds..keep the pics coming!!

stephen gibson · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:35 am Post subject:

i have a rake of cabbage down should be ready soon those pics were taking about 4 weeks ago.i had to start late cause the allotments didnt open till start of may but had it growing at home for the allotment still for startin late doing well have a lot of toms ready broccoli nearly done as is the cabbage ,carrots ,cucumber. patatos not to long off now just cant wait for a full growin year

Gautama · Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:04 pm Post subject:

I would suggest filling the raised beds up to the brim to get the maximum benefit from the 'raised' effect.