Back to normal
I've had a good break, and am now raring to go again. My own garden looks pretty good despite the neglect. Full of foliage. I did have a major worry with my pond which has a leak which I already knew about and am planning to fix in the winter when I can take out the plants and fish, store in a tank and re-seal. I've been topping it up every now and then from the water butt, but when I got back the water level was the lowest it's been. I immediately topped it up and at the same time was delighted to see that the fish have spawned for the first time this year There's now loads of baby goldfish and tench in there so they're obviously as happy as my kids. During the winter makeover some will stay and some will go off to new homes.
I'm going up to the allotment tomorrow and am pretty apprehensive, I'm just praying that everything's going to be OK. We took a huge veggie box with us on holiday, which kept us going nicely. I know there's been plenty of rain whilst I've been away so I'm sure everything will be alive, but I also know the weeds will be back, which I'll need to get on top of again. I'm also off to Berryfields next week where Carol and I will get together to welcome Toby into the GW family. I've met him a few times before and we've always got on well. He's a great gardener of course, but far more importantly he's a fellow Arsenal fan!
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Hope you enjoyed your holiday. The allotment is OK apart from lots of weeds which is expected. Look forward to seeing you doing some digging soon.
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Hi
we have been following your allotment on tv
we live in cornwall and as of the 1st of january this year set one field for allotments
and then another field as of last week we started taking in our 3rd field which will give us about 100 allotments if youare ever down our way would be nice to see you
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Hi Joe, have been reading with interest the blog and comments on having an allotment. i have recently acquired one, which is just full of couch grass. I have to say I'm struggling, it seems like a never ending job getting rid of it. Having 4 small children over the summer have made it slightly difficult. They were pleased to see you talk about their schools entry into the the quirky container competition at Tatton, Daisies day out. I do enjoy being at the allotment everyone there is really helpful, but all have different advice and it is very confusing. Someone suggested I just set fire to the lot! don't think my shed would like that! I have to say it's a bit like banging my head against a brick wall...the previous owner seemed to think burying metal would also add iron to the soil, so am digging up all sorts of metal work as well. hey ho .. any advice would be helpful.
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