This is my 2008 crop rotation plan for the plot.I am thinking of laminating it and adding it to the file. Will remind me next year where not to plant.
Did this myself on Excel. I think it'll do.
Monday, 24 March 2008
Crop Rotation 2008.
This is my 2008 crop rotation plan for the plot.I am thinking of laminating it and adding it to the file. Will remind me next year where not to plant.
Did this myself on Excel. I think it'll do.
Sunday, 9 March 2008
March 9th. Start of the New Season
I start this blog with 60% of the beds turned over to get as much air into the soil as possible to dry and warm the soil. We have nearly got everything ready for planting out and we cannot wait.
Today we have put together a cold frame. Although we have got a massive greenhouse, we do not have a cold frame where we can put our seedlings out to harden off.
This is our latest project (or should I say mothers project) She has made the new carrot bed. I have been fitting a new kitchen for a few weeks so mother got fed up and made it without me. We made and fitted a top yesterday and I think she's done a superb job. Parsnips will be sown this week as soon as the bed warms up.
Inside the greenhouse as you can see is getting so full we are running out of space.
Today we have put together a cold frame. Although we have got a massive greenhouse, we do not have a cold frame where we can put our seedlings out to harden off.
This is our latest project (or should I say mothers project) She has made the new carrot bed. I have been fitting a new kitchen for a few weeks so mother got fed up and made it without me. We made and fitted a top yesterday and I think she's done a superb job. Parsnips will be sown this week as soon as the bed warms up.
Inside the greenhouse as you can see is getting so full we are running out of space.
Friday, 19 October 2007
New Greenhouse
I have recently finished my Greenhouse. The base is existing brickwork apart from a doorway I have bricked up on the end. I have built the new Greenhouse using Mortice and Tenon joints and I must say it has turned out better then I had expected.
Sunday, 3 June 2007
Our Veg.
Since I started my blog all I have been showing is the plot and in general the new shed, so I thought I would show you some of the veg we have been growing.
To start off with I'm showing a new type of bean this year called 'Teeny Beans'. Like a runner bean but a little smaller I think.
Next is my carrots which are not doing too bad but I am going to try something different next year.
Something really different next and these are Red/Purple Sprouts. Never seen these before but worth a go.
The cabbage are getting a real firm heart to them. Maybe a bit early but they will be ready for the pot soon.
Mixed feelings on the sweet corn as some are relly going well and others are really slow growing.
Broad beans are really doing well although next year we might plant them in the Autumn rather than March.
Lastly two from the greenhouse which are our first cucumber and also our first tomato.
To start off with I'm showing a new type of bean this year called 'Teeny Beans'. Like a runner bean but a little smaller I think.
Next is my carrots which are not doing too bad but I am going to try something different next year.
Something really different next and these are Red/Purple Sprouts. Never seen these before but worth a go.The cabbage are getting a real firm heart to them. Maybe a bit early but they will be ready for the pot soon.Mixed feelings on the sweet corn as some are relly going well and others are really slow growing.Broad beans are really doing well although next year we might plant them in the Autumn rather than March.Lastly two from the greenhouse which are our first cucumber and also our first tomato.
The new shed
Well after two weeks the newly acquired shed is nearly done. I have put a new window in the plot side. I have bricked up the wall on the road side and I have widened the door opening and fitted a door which was kindly donated from one of our allotment neighbours. I have fitted a new roof and felted it.
I have a little bit of brickwork still to finish off and then thats another job finished.
I have a little bit of brickwork still to finish off and then thats another job finished.
Saturday, 19 May 2007
Alterations to the newly acquired Shed
Saturday 19th May 2007. We acquired the other half of the plot last Friday 11th May. We have filled a builders skip full with the rubbish the previous tennant had left. Now the hard work has started to re-vamp the shed first to how we want it. I have taken some before and after photos for you to look at.
This is the front left corner of the shed.
This is the back elevation
Now after just one hour here is what I have achieved.
What I am proposing to do is brick the front road elevation up completely and then I have been given a plastic door and frame for the end elevation. I have a plastic window for the back elevation so I will need to brick up to the cill height and then fit the window. On the inside I am going to take the green frame out and block up the wall with a doorway leading into the greenhouse. The greenhouse will have a new frame put on it once I have finished the shed.
This is the front left corner of the shed.
This is the back elevation
Now after just one hour here is what I have achieved.
What I am proposing to do is brick the front road elevation up completely and then I have been given a plastic door and frame for the end elevation. I have a plastic window for the back elevation so I will need to brick up to the cill height and then fit the window. On the inside I am going to take the green frame out and block up the wall with a doorway leading into the greenhouse. The greenhouse will have a new frame put on it once I have finished the shed.
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