Allotment - Page 2

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 16:18

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Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

It looks bad initially, but it's only been neglected for a year or two. One bloke had five plots together for nearly fifty years, but he's 86 now and just can't tend them, so he's handed them back. The committee gave him a chance as he'd been there that long and his wife was ill.

A few days hard graft should clear the debris and get it to a "blank canvas". I can then plan out what needs to go where, etc.

Looks like I've inherited some rhubarb though; shame I don't like it

I've met a few members of the committee, and they don't seem like loons. The AGM's coming up so we'll see who else there is.

just shows you the temp difference between up here and down there , my rhubarb is still firmly underground , pity you dont like it as putting a black bin on top of it would give you some lovely forced stems ...

mark_bonsai · 22nd January 2014, 19:26

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Originally Posted by wraymond

Can't you get a mini-digger in there? They're only 3' wide.

They won't allow them on site, otherwise I would as I've a mate with access to one.

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Make sure you put your shed at the top of the slope Mark, otherwise it will soon get muddy round it...

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It'll be going up the top left with a greenhouse next to it. Eventually!

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Originally Posted by FLYER

just shows you the temp difference between up here and down there , my rhubarb is still firmly underground , pity you dont like it as putting a black bin on top of it would give you some lovely forced stems ...

Going to get some bins and do just that, as I've plenty of people who do like rhubarb.

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 19:31

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Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

They won't allow them on site, otherwise I would as I've a mate with access to one.

It'll be going up the top right with a greenhouse next to it. Eventually!

Going to get some bins and do just that, as I've plenty of people who do like rhubarb.

You will get lovely pink sweet stems ideal for stewing , lovely with a sponge topping.

coolcat · 22nd January 2014, 19:39

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Originally Posted by FLYER

You will get lovely pink sweet stems ideal for stewing , lovely with a sponge topping.

Or crumble and custard

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 19:44

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Or crumble and custard

Crumble ? Yeuk.

Hot sponge for me but custard yes , oh yes , yes please...

HarryM1BYT · 22nd January 2014, 21:41

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Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

So if anyone in the Lancashire area has an old shed or greenhouse they want to get rid of, please let me know.

One over here, a wooden hut, but it not really 'over there'. It has been already offered, providing some transport can be arranged quickly, but if that falls through...

It was ours, until 6 years ago and was almost new when given away. We gave it away to a neighbour, but they never erected it, they just left it in a pile on the soil

I had a quick look at it in the rain and dark this evening - it looked recoverable with a bit of effort - what a waste!

They died at Christmas, so we are trying to dispose of it. Its 8x 6 as near as I remember and had a security bar for the door.

mark_bonsai · 23rd January 2014, 19:10

Many thanks for the offer Harry, it's very much appreciated. Unfortunately you're just a little too far away for something that size.

HarryM1BYT · 23rd January 2014, 19:48

No problem, it would just be a shame for it to go to waste if the present offer to take it falls through.

donnylad · 23rd January 2014, 20:02

ohh reading this thread has made me want to get another allotment!

FLYER · 23rd January 2014, 20:18

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Originally Posted by donnylad

ohh reading this thread has made me want to get another allotment!

now into my second year of having mine , i love getting it into shape and conditioning the soil , i am currently building large raised beds and repairing the neglected greenhouse .

Excellent hobby and diversion.

23rd January 2014, 19:10	#17
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23rd January 2014, 20:02	#19
donnylad Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Doncaster Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ohh reading this thread has made me want to get another allotment!