My first blog...
This is my first blog ever, and I'm tempted to try and squeeze everything that I've been up to recently, but I may be here some time! I'll be posting (I think that's the right blogging term?) on a regular basis - weekly if possible, including a little ranting every now and then, but if I don't make it it's probably because the allotment is demanding more of my time than planned! Its official - I love it and have become obsessed with it. I lie in bed at night worrying about my raspberries and wondering if my potatoes are properly chitted. I know my family love it too. We were up there just yesterday and none of us wanted to come home.
I can't quite believe the controversy it's created. Am I a real allotmenteer? (Well no, obviously I've just started, but as with most things you've got to start somewhere or you could just sit on the sofa all your life) Why did I rotivate? (There was simply NO OTHER WAY - unless I just wanted to dig and dig huge clumps of clay and weeds all year long- no thanks. I'm getting somewhere and am convinced it was the right thing to do, the soils getting better and at least I'll have some produce this year). Why doesn't he just use a weed killer like many would? (Because I really don't want to use chemicals on my plot, but haven't ruled them out as an absolute 'Last Resort'- now that may be seen as a little controversial!). Bet he didn't really get all that timber for free and only got it 'cos he's with the ´óÏó´«Ã½? Oh yes he did and oh no it isn't. I could get loads more if I sniffed about a bit more- people are chucking it away all over the place. And finally what are those bloomin' triangles all about?!!! (I'm not even going there)
Blimey- you'd have thought I'd have said or done something really controversial. Look, I know that gardeners are passionate people, but we all have our own preferred ways of doing things. I've been gardening professionally since I left school so do know what I'm doing when it comes to the practical side of gardening including soil preparation. I know when and where to focus any efforts for best results and when and when not take any short cuts. Sure, I don't know much about fruit and veg growing, but obviously do know how to nurture plants. What I really love is the way in which I'm learning. I was never one for a formal educational approach, so the informal, fun way of picking things up as you go in the allotment is perfect. The other plot holders have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to show or even help you if you're a first timer. Once I've been shown something and have done it for myself I'll never forget it.
Anyway- till next time...........
Joe
Blimey- you'd have thought I'd have said or done something really controversial. Look, I know that gardeners are passionate people, but we all have our own preferred ways of doing things. I've been gardening professionally since I left school so do know what I'm doing when it comes to the practical side of gardening including soil preparation. I know when and where to focus any efforts for best results and when and when not take any short cuts. Sure, I don't know much about fruit and veg growing, but obviously do know how to nurture plants. What I really love is the way in which I'm learning. I was never one for a formal educational approach, so the informal, fun way of picking things up as you go in the allotment is perfect. The other plot holders have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to show or even help you if you're a first timer. Once I've been shown something and have done it for myself I'll never forget it.
Anyway- till next time...........
Joe
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