Actually managed to get a dry morning today to go down the allotments. Despite all the rain we've had the ground is very workable on the new plot as it lies on almost pure sand- good now, probably not so good in the summer- if we get one!
The plan today was to get some compost bins built with all the pallets we had lying around. This is what I came up with:
Obviously they are not finished yet but they do look good don't they...
I have got to put posts on the front of each bin so I can add a slatted removable front. As you can see there are three bins/bays- two 4ft ones each end and a bigger 6-7ft one in the centre which might be useful for holding materials (spent hops, hoss muck etc...)
The only other job then is to line the back of the bins with black plastic or weed fabric to give a uniform look and help insulate the bins.
On the right of the second photo yo can just make out a clump of rhubarb- this is half of the clump which was fond growing on the front of this plot when we took it on. It was hidden by a sea of couch and bindweed. Needless to say I have got to search through the rootball and extract as much root as I can and then replant further up the plot.
It was nice this morning- the gentleman from the rear plot arrived on his cycle and we met each other for the first time and he said how well I was doing and how eager I must be- its nice to receive a bit of encouragement now and again!
Hoping to get down tomorrow morning to do a bit more. Got some edging to put down on the plot and perhaps set up another weed tea bin- we'll see what tomorrow brings...
Hope you all have a great day and try not to get blown away!!!
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