tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post3065392409780739124..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: Working together at the allotmentCarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-70433443257770771662017-04-02T16:58:11.136+01:002017-04-02T16:58:11.136+01:00:D As far as I can tell, allotmenteers can be qui...:D As far as I can tell, allotmenteers can be quite chatty people - everyone has a tale to tell or advice to dish out! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-27322540651307172762017-04-02T12:04:34.478+01:002017-04-02T12:04:34.478+01:00We don't miss out on the chat :-)We don't miss out on the chat :-)Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-31439789297160067032017-04-02T11:03:14.944+01:002017-04-02T11:03:14.944+01:00Oooh, cedar wood chips sound very fragrant! I lik...Oooh, cedar wood chips sound very fragrant! I like the idea of using cardboard as an extra mulch under the bark chips, easier to lay and cheaper than using a fabric membrane. Also easier to take up if you don't want the paths in the future. Thanks for the tip! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-67995051764662992492017-04-02T11:00:55.732+01:002017-04-02T11:00:55.732+01:00I think you're very lucky to have Martyn with ...I think you're very lucky to have Martyn with you for regular company, Sue. I see a few couples gardening together at the plots but it's the solitary gardeners who stop for a few minutes chat so I get to know more people than when I'm with someone. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-26253712112273504222017-04-02T10:57:12.713+01:002017-04-02T10:57:12.713+01:00Let's hope they continue that way, Anna! Thing...Let's hope they continue that way, Anna! Things definitely get done a lot quicker, the others have a limited time at the plot as the children dictate meal times so the parents work to a very focused deadline - whereas I tend to mull and meander and get distracted chatting to other plotters!. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-30581764510648420402017-03-23T12:59:32.163+00:002017-03-23T12:59:32.163+00:00I love this time of year on the allotment with lot...I love this time of year on the allotment with lots to do but with steady progress towards filling all the beds. I made paths last year out of cedar wood chippings laid on cardboard from a washing machine delivery. So far they are weed-free and they reduce the work of maintaining grass paths simply requiring a top up every six months or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-6370655384603733902017-03-21T23:21:08.936+00:002017-03-21T23:21:08.936+00:00It all sounds very promising. I can't imagine ...It all sounds very promising. I can't imagine working on the allotment alone as it has always been something Martyn and I have done together.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-86195886584955173722017-03-21T22:02:07.771+00:002017-03-21T22:02:07.771+00:00Oh recent developments sound most satisfactory Car...Oh recent developments sound most satisfactory Caro. I'm usually at the plot on my own but relish the days that I have company. Apart from anything else things happen more quickly. As you suggest some compromise might be needed but it should be well worth it. My geranium phaeum has just come into flower. So pretty and the bees love it too :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-37080763239478629342017-03-21T19:41:26.529+00:002017-03-21T19:41:26.529+00:00I've had a few days holiday from work which ha...I've had a few days holiday from work which has given me headspace to think and get things sorted. I'm really pleased that everyone now has a common focus, I think it will make the allotment much more pleasurable this year. I like the sound of working in a community orchard - I could really get into that and you must learn so much! The geranium is gorgeous, isn't it? I prefer wild geraniums to the bedding plants and could have bought this in the shops but it's so much nicer to be given a clump! C xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-84892431751520223952017-03-21T19:35:38.622+00:002017-03-21T19:35:38.622+00:00I'm fascinated at what people gather up and re...I'm fascinated at what people gather up and re-use. There are some very inventive plots at the site - well worth a blog post in the future, I think! I also love all the escapee flowers growing wild on the plots which will, no doubt, become another blog post. I'm hoping that there will be some good progress to report from the plot soon! CxxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-12922584787263495102017-03-21T19:32:58.719+00:002017-03-21T19:32:58.719+00:00I believe so, Flighty. Just today I had a text sa...I believe so, Flighty. Just today I had a text saying that one of them had gone to get seeds and was there anything that I wanted to add to the basket. That sort of consideration is much appreciated. I think this will work well. C xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-32469409877913505442017-03-21T19:30:39.575+00:002017-03-21T19:30:39.575+00:00Lol - if I do, it will be my own fault. I have a ...Lol - if I do, it will be my own fault. I have a tendency to carry on until the job is done. At least there will be someone to scrape me off the plot when I'm knackered. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-59590256978411620422017-03-21T19:29:17.041+00:002017-03-21T19:29:17.041+00:00It all seems very positive at the moment and the o...It all seems very positive at the moment and the other helpers are very nice so lots to look forward to! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-19303971190854132852017-03-21T19:16:35.594+00:002017-03-21T19:16:35.594+00:00That's good to hear that you have managed to g...That's good to hear that you have managed to get everyone together to plan and work on your patch. It already sounds as if it is reaping rewards. I help in a community orchard and enjoy working with others to achieve so much more. I love that geranium, allotment holders are some friendly and generous! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8149465779059017472017-03-21T13:55:16.178+00:002017-03-21T13:55:16.178+00:00I do so love the community spirit and re-using and...I do so love the community spirit and re-using and re-cycling ethos down at the allotment site. Doing the plot all together is a brilliant idea. No doubt there will be some pleasant surprises when you turn up and find that some weeding has been done or the edges have been trimmed. I shall look forward to seeing your progress. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-80191814959818200432017-03-21T13:50:07.203+00:002017-03-21T13:50:07.203+00:00A good post showing how allotment sharing, and wor...A good post showing how allotment sharing, and working together, can be achieved. Well done, and I'm sure that your expectations will be realised over the coming months. Flighty xxFlightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-6245198355104084062017-03-21T11:47:33.644+00:002017-03-21T11:47:33.644+00:00It does sound a wonderful arrangement if it works....It does sound a wonderful arrangement if it works. I have horrible visions though of you ending up doing the lot! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-69960420787246402892017-03-21T11:35:17.516+00:002017-03-21T11:35:17.516+00:00Fingers crossed that you will all be enjoying the ...Fingers crossed that you will all be enjoying the fruits of your labours very soon and that this is the beginning of a long and happy gardening partnership!Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.com