Early frosty walk to the plot whilst I am walking scamp. A thick white covering and crunchy ground starts the day. A fresh pair of gloves for todays work and some tools to go with it. The water tank gets tipped over and I get to assess what needs to be done. Lifting some old membrane reveals some persistent weeds. The brambles get a hair cut and I dwell on how to progress.The daily compost move carries on and then I process some woods and start to tidy the allotment up.I get an unplanned raised bed together after a fashion. I am being gently urged out of my space but I understand why and try to embrace the enthusiasm. The strawberries get a helping hand before the coldest Winter weather.
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Malc for one its bind weed and for two keeping light off of it weakens the root system, you do have to keep on top of it but it does disappear after a couple of years xx
i like the hoops over some of your beds, what type of pipe do you use. thanks.
'ill treat myself to a fresh pair of gloves' reminds me of the day I realised I was an adult. I treated myself to a new sponge for washing the dishes, and I appreciated the moment so much that I knew I had grown up 🤣
I can feel the stress and it seems rather pushy in their part. I sincerely hope you are being reimbursed for the months you paid for through next March! May the Force be with you in your endeavors…I wish you and Mrs. K a peaceful and happy solstice. 🎄
Watching your videos is the only exercise I do, so don't do ya back in or we are both buggered.
Enjoy the video very much progress was great, my strawberries are left out over winter is that okay?, I’ve covered them up there with bubble wrap and some wadding they’re completely covered and hopefully put the bed and kept warm, I always look forward to your videos thank you
Keep warm Malc, winter's definitely upon us mate, paradoxically stayed chilled too, happy days mate
Nice update Malc , busy busy busy as usual lol , I'm shattered just watching you but your nearly there now , keep up the good work 👍
Thanks again for the vid!
Hopefully the chicken person doesn't block off access to your huge pile of horse poo. That could be tricky. Mind your neck and shoulders when moving your compost, don't be rushing. Take care.
Hi Malcolm,
With regard to the fronts of your beautiful new compost bays, didn’t you have some lattice panels that you have used in the past? They might be a better solution if you don’t have/want to use your (future) fencing solid panels.
Take care!
Looks good! How long have you had your allotment, Malc? I’ve not lived anywhere with a system like that in the UK. Is there general good will among the holders? I did see a program about squabbles between holders. It was pretty amusing. But I can see how it would add stress to gardening which is generally a peaceful escape for me. Take care.
As long as your neighbour knows you've got until March to clear that bit…
Well done Malc. I wish I had you as a neighbour! The couple whose allotment I took over made out they'd done us a favour! Ha ha. You are a very decent example of a good neighbour. That's all I can say.
Malcolm your compost bins have you considered the black stuff Tony uses that might work and look nice too. It’s very cheap to purchase here in Aus so I assume the same in the UK. Just a thought Malcolm.
Hey Malc,,,,, js found you now you have to move hey hope i haven't put the ebbie-jebbies on things,,,,Ed
Howdy Malc!😃 My, you certainly did get a lot done in this post. Those two new beds look nice.👍I still need to order some strawberry plants…adding this fruit to the garden next year. Good times indeed.😃
Give cute Scamp a belly rub from me.😃🐕
Once again I look to you for ideas on plot management. Take care in the cold as so many of us consider your work such a blessing.
Thanks very much for your reply and your compost bins are really fulling up I would love to make one.
Its al really coming together greatxx
You are so organized as you work through all the steps of downsizing your plot. I am sure the person moving into the area with the chickens is very appreciative of bring able to make initial plans and maybe steps in expanding the run as you clear that back corner. you have been more than generous and neighbourly allowing the others to take on as you move out. I hope they also appreciate and reciprocate your example.
Always nice to have new gloves, compost area of old is emptying now slowly. Looks strange not having the compost bins there. The weather has changed alot
🐓 I can hear your new plot mate is making himself heard again! 😆 Is it at all annoying that you’re being pushed out of your plot earlier than the March that you’d originally stated? I once gave a landlord a friendly 6w advance notice of moving out which he took to mean 4w, which really stuffed me up for the missing 2w. So getting ‘eased out’ is a touchy issue for me, and I would likely be irritated by any urging had I said upfront what the situation was!
We moved an extremely large compost bin which had been in the yard in the same place for eons and as soon as the light reached the soil we were inundated with bindweed. So yes I agree not always going to kill things by blocking the light. Have a fantastic week Malc 🐝 safe 🎄❄️🧑🎄⛄️
Hi Malcolm,
Just watched you lastest blog, about you moving your compost etc from the chicken area and you said you have got till March, yes that might be true but the guy who wants to make a bigger area for his chickens, we are in bird flu restrictions now in Wales so the bigger run will help the chickens in the long run.
Take that chicken wire and staple it all the way across from the ground up. It will still get air but the holes are small enough for it to hold your compost.